> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> Stanislav vec
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 11:17 PM
> To: Europa Forum
> Subject: Europa-List: parking brake system
>
> . Thanks to Kim Prout, a hydraulic Matco parking brake
> valve (ACS# 06-17200) secures Europa during parking and
> during run up when hands must be free.
>
> Please, is anybody else installed this parking brake? I would
> like to know before ordering this valve by Spruce (98$), if
> there is enough place for the installation in the
> undercarriage tunel and so it is not necessary to move
> current existing original equipment (original brake valve,
> lines, etc.).
In the location where we mounted the Matco valve in our monowheel XS, there
was not quite enough clearance to the tire. To increase the clearance, we
cut through the top of the tunnel on three sides of the valve, leaving a
flap of material attached along the front edge. Bending the flap upward and
glassing it in place made a very satisfactory installation. For a picture
(and a bit more explanation), see the description of various modifications
made to N135TD on Bob Jacobsen's web site:
http://www.europa-usa.com/n135TD.htm. We strongly recommend this parking
brake valve.
Dave DeFord
N135TD
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