I've always wanted a park brake. The Emeraude doesn't have one, and I think it would be really nice to have.
On my ongoing quest to keep everything as far forward as possible... I have put the park brake under the centre tunnel, just aft of the rudder pedals. I have been advised NOT to put it here, as it is a pain to get to (yes it is). Usually this assembly is placed under one of the front seats. I have a feeling I will be moving it one day...
McFarlane makes really nice locking controls, that can be custom engraved...
The park brake valve is from Matco. Seems to be the standard valve that everyone uses in Glasair land.
When I was installing it, I pulled the cable out too far, and heard this tiny metallic 'bounce, bounce, bounce'... luckily I found it, a tiny ball bearing. Without it, the lock does not work. Luckily I am not the first one to do this, and McFarlane has a procedure to reinstall it on their website.
Top down and side views.
This one is done...
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