e brake cable or hydro lock?

scooby223 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:27 am Post subject: e brake cable or hydro lock?

I am getting ready to shorten my pan and was thinking about making the cut around the e brake and removing it and using a hydro lock? looking for thoughts and ideas pros and cons of either. thanks

LeeVW · Samba Member Joined: June 14, 2006 Posts: 705

I prefer cable-actuated for the following reasons:

-It's easy to pull the handle up a few clicks to help maintain control on steep hill descents.

-You will still have some braking if the hydraulic system develops a leak.

-It's a legal requirement in CA (and probably all states)

Lee

Letterman7 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:43 am Post subject:

Yup, line locks are illegal in PA to use as a parking or emergency brake. It must be an independent system.
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scooby223 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:47 am Post subject:

Ok that didnt take long to answer. I dont need any more reasons for the pa insp stations to fail my buggy. I will cut further back and pay attention not to cut the tubes. thanks

didget69 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:09 pm Post subject:

Have you read this?

http://www.meyersmanx.com/garage/garage_shorten_p1.htm

The Gute Fahrt article is a good read as well on pan shortening.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/1968_floorpan_dunebuggy.php

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manxdavid · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject:

Letterman7 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject:

ezrydr · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject:

there's nothing like a 'Gute Fahrt'
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scooby223 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:03 pm Post subject:

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You do know that you have to take it to an 'enhanced emissions' station for it's first inspection and a re-VIN, right? You can't title it as a VW anymore.[quote]

I have heard that, the title I have is from the buggy it was bought in NC the number on the title does not match the number on the pan or any other VW reference number. I was told that I should build the buggy take it and the title to that special station and they would assign there own vin number is this correct?

73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:51 am Post subject:

Hey Scooby you're only minutes away from me. I'm in Enon Valley. I'm actually moving soon which is unfortunate. Sbussard is building a Manxter in New Castle. We could have started our own little Buggy club.

Anyway I went thorough the entire PA process two years ago so feel free to ask if you have any questions. I can also recommend a good Enhanced inspection Station when its time.
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scooby223 · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject:

Hey Adam I worked at Master Cast for 4 years thats in your back yard. well today I cut my tunnel and shortened it. I cut the E brake out and mounted it rearward with bolts so I can remove it for any reason in the future.

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