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: Turning brakes with a rear Detroit?? who's doin' it???

VooDoo
09-17-2002, 07:35 PM
IF the rear drive is disengaged it seems that a detroit would allow the non-braked wheel to rotate. Who has this set up, and how does it work for them??? Thanks
High5
09-17-2002, 08:11 PM
i run a rear detroit and i have a line lock that locks both rear wheels and it still cut just fine.
Scoutaholic
09-18-2002, 04:52 PM
Although I havn't tried it I think you are right.
I have the same setup as High 5.
VooDoo
09-19-2002, 04:37 PM
Is anyone doing this???? Hmmmm:confused:
JR
09-19-2002, 04:56 PM
I use a detroit with a pinion brake. Both rear wheels lock, there is no ratchet effect with this set-up. Works great.
rkcrawl
09-19-2002, 06:36 PM
I will be doing this shortly. I talked with Mike Shaffer about this exact subject at the Sept ERoCC finals. As long as you have a twin stick setup and can dis-engage the rear output it will work exactly like you expect. I am going to use a dual level CNC cutting/turning brake valve... Check out the VW magazines.. roughly $75.00.
jeeper111
09-19-2002, 07:35 PM
should be fine. Detroits take torque to engage
RockYJ
09-19-2002, 08:28 PM
I am running a Detroit rear w/ the said above CNC cutting brakes. It works fine! You must be able to disengage the rear output of the t-case to get torque off the rear axle. The Detroit locks when power is applied. Rocky
Jaffer
09-19-2002, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by rkcrawl
I will be doing this shortly. I am going to use a dual level CNC cutting/turning brake valve... Check out the VW magazines.. roughly $75.00.

Come on. Don't make me go looking for a VW mag ...
Anyone have a web link?
JR
09-19-2002, 11:53 PM
http://www.mckenzies.com/

If you don't have this catalog, get it!

BTW, I use a staging brake like those used in drag cars. It interrupts the brake line, has no reservoir and only works one way.
rkcrawl
09-20-2002, 05:06 AM
Originally posted by Jaffer


Come on. Don't make me go looking for a VW mag ...
Anyone have a web link?

Here is one (http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1189) but they want $100 for it.

Search google for CNC Turning brakes or sandrail parts, etc... You find loads of online VW sandrail sites. CNC and Jamar both make manual valves. I am going to use the 2 handle CNC valve.
cord318
09-20-2002, 05:42 AM
Now there is a name I haven't seen since I left the "bug scene". Their heads were cool.
Cord
Had a 12sec bug:rolleyes: