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To get my rail inspected and tagged, it has to have a "real" emergency brake. The old cables (drum brakes in the rear) had been cut off by a PO and there is no ratcheting handle or mount of any kind between where the seats are to be mounted. I have looked around the net but all I can find are the cables , new levers and lever repair kits etc. Does anyone sell the handle/mounts etc as a...

Berrien Buggy makes both the floor mount,and the ratchet base to mount the e-brake. I used both pieces,and it is a slick installation! _________________ if it has wheels or tits,it will make your life difficult!! 1970 type one vert,1915 powered sandrail with swingarm bus tranny

you're aces, brother ! Thanks Jay

I've been all over their site and can't find it. Got a link?

sure. http://www.berrienbuggy.com/id124.htm The bracket and cable "hard tube" is in the text in a hyperlink that says E-Brake bracket Jay

You can also find a variety of e-brake handles and custom made brake cable here.... http://www.push-pull.com Dale _________________ Diagonally parked in a parallel universe...

Why not use a stock VW hand brake mechanism and mount it forward of the shifter as there isn't much room between the seats on most rail buggys for a hand brake. That way you can use stock length cables and add a mechanical steering brake in the future if you want. If your cable tubes were cut off as mine were, you can go to the local auto parts store and get replacement tubing by the ...

wouldn't have thought of that mounting position. thanks for the pic. Jay