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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Hydraulic brake hose
From: Fred Klein <fklein@orcasonline.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:57:28
Mike, et al,

After following and just now reviewing this thread, I find I'm not  
clear as to just what the issues are with the stock Europa XS mono  
brake, apart from the substitution of a stick-mounted motorcycle-type  
hand grip for the stock, tunnel-mounted, hand brake/master cylinder.

I do understand the desirability of having 2 right hands during run-up  
with the stock setup, and consequently, I fashioned a detent for the  
hand brake as shown in the attached photo. Whether or not the detent  
will hold the brake full-on during runup is not known, but for the  
time being I'm hoping it will serve while I progress w/ other more  
challenging aspects of my build.

So here's a question...If one were to retain the stock XS mono hand  
brake lever and master cylinder, are there issues with the kit- 
supplied hydraulic line and its connection to the wheel mounted brake  
assembly which warrant substitution using the recently posted banjo  
fittings?

Fred
A194


On Mar 8, 2010, at 11:29 AM, Mike Parkin wrote:

> Hello Bob and anyone else wanting the monowheel brake info,
>
> I went to the hydraulic store to day, fortunately he had a computer  
> record of what I bought last year.
>


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