RS2 brakes, was "mov'it's little handbrake calipers?"

[passat TS]

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I bought it at JC Whitney, but I really don't like their policy on shipping
prices. I don't shop with them anymore, and I'm sure you can find it somewhere
else.

However, It really works.

Good luck,

Carlos.

ps. link

http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=14754&_requestid=33056[1]
>From: petergg at dimensional.com (Peter Golledge)
>To: passat_ts at hotmail.com (passat TS)
>Subject: Re: RS2 brakes, was "mov'it's little handbrake calipers?"
>Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:32:26 -0700 (MST)
>
> >
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> > Mihnea,
> >
> > I have two hydraulic handbrakes in my rally car.
> >
> > One is the traditional rally type used for hairpin corners. It is spring
> > loaded. You pull it back, it locks the rear wheels and it release itself.
> >
> > The other one is a braking lock ($25), in order to pass tech all rally
cars
> > here in the US need to have a functioning parking brake. It works very
simple
> > and effective. You press the brake pedal, than press the valve, and it
holds
> > the pressure from the valve back until you press the pedal brake again.
This
> > was a suggestion from Martin Pajak (thanks). So, I could get rid of the
> > cables, handle, etc.
> >
> > I hope it helps,
>
>Excellent, where can I obtain one of these little beasts?
>
>Cheers
>--
>Peter Golledge

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