Re: Europa-List: mounting base for finger brake cylinder

[Cliff Shaw <flyinggpa@comcast.net>]

Bruce

I mounted my dual cylinder finger brakes up-side down too. As Karl said, it is
easy that way. The handles will want to be as long as you can stand. That way
you have a much softer pull with the finger of your right hand. I am very happy
with mine. There are pictures some where in the pile of pictures at the link
below.

Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 776 5555
http://www.europaowners.org/WileE


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Bruce
  To: europa-list@matronics.com
  Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 10:30 AM
  Subject: Europa-List: mounting base for finger brake cylinder


  Greetings,

  I have a Jamar US2002X dual brake cylinder that I believe is quite similar
  if not identical to the hand brake Europa currently utilizes for Tri-Gears.


  I need to fabricate a mounting shelf for that brake cylinder and since I
  have a cut-down tunnel, I can't utilize the Europa Mod 65 which includes a
  molded mounting base for the brake cylinder.  I looked at the un-dimensioned
  photos in the Mod 65 instructions and am guessing that the mounting base for
  the brake cylinder is located approximately 4.5 to 5 inches (11 to 13 CM)
  below the top of the tunnel. 

  Can anyone verify this dimension for me?

  Does anyone wish that this distance was higher or lower?

  I did a quick search of the list archives and found entries that suggest the
  handles should be fabricated to be 7.5 inches in length measured from the
  pivot hole to the center of the knob.   Thickness of aluminum ranged from
  1/8 to 3/16 inch.  Does anyone have any comments or suggestions on what has
  worked well for them? 

  Thanks,
  Bruce
  XS142 Conventional Gear
  Tracy, CA