cbs latest on handbrakes? - Page 2

Maverick · 04-07-2011, 02:46 PM

Boy, I just can't believe NHRA would not see this as a safety problem, After reading about how the throttle stuck open on the previous, and how the hand brake saved the day, it would probably be in the best interest to make a secondary braking system, mandatory on all cars. I know a Mustang in division 3 super gas that pulls the chute at the end of the run, to help out his braking. This way he would not have to pull the chute and use the hand brake to help stop. I guess I would not be able to race cause I can't turn the steering wheel with one hand, and if I am braking hard I like to have both hands on the wheel. I am starting to realize that the class I am in the wrong class, And I liked the class.

BlueOval Ralph · 04-11-2011, 01:10 PM

Gota take care of people

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I believe he is the one holding it up....so maybe he has changed his tune....Cohen can get to you like that.....lol

Barney B · 04-13-2011, 07:22 AM

Come on CBS, any word yet?

Thanks, BB

CBS · 04-13-2011, 12:07 PM

I've sent 2 notes.....waiting on a response....

Barney B · 04-15-2011, 05:38 AM

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I've sent 2 notes.....waiting on a response....

Ok, thanks.

Jason Oldfield · 04-22-2011, 10:28 AM

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I've sent 2 notes.....waiting on a response....

I see the SRAC has a lot of pull these days. Did they even have the regular meeting in Gainesville like they have in years past? I don't remember reading anything about it...

CBS jr · 04-22-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Oldfield

I see the SRAC has a lot of pull these days.

Depends on what your pulling on.

Jeff Beckman · 04-24-2011, 01:26 PM

One things for sure, they are not pulling on a hand brake. But realy guys, you can use a dual master cylinder, with 2 resivours and get the same redundant system your after without the drama of "I want a hand brake". Unless your left foot does not work. Otherwise I tend to agree that the temptation to use the hand brake as a finish line enhacing tool does exist.

darkside · 04-24-2011, 09:47 PM

Jeff, could you explain how you can use a dual resivor master cylinder and it only work one set of calipers at a time but will work the second set when the first set goes out?

We are not wanting 4 calipers working at the same time, that will kill people! We are trying to make our cars safer in the case of a failure of the first set of normal brakes....like I had a BG last year and luckily the tech guy saved my life or at least my car by letting me keep the second brake handle in the car.

Jeff Beckman · 04-25-2011, 01:12 AM

it works them both, how would that kill you?

04-07-2011, 02:46 PM	#11
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 3 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? Boy, I just can't believe NHRA would not see this as a safety problem, After reading about how the throttle stuck open on the previous, and how the hand brake saved the day, it would probably be in the best interest to make a secondary braking system, mandatory on all cars. I know a Mustang in division 3 super gas that pulls the chute at the end of the run, to help out his braking. This way he would not have to pull the chute and use the hand brake to help stop. I guess I would not be able to race cause I can't turn the steering wheel with one hand, and if I am braking hard I like to have both hands on the wheel. I am starting to realize that the class I am in the wrong class, And I liked the class.

04-13-2011, 07:22 AM	#13
Barney B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 510 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? Come on CBS, any word yet? Thanks, BB

04-13-2011, 12:07 PM	#14
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04-24-2011, 01:26 PM	#18
Jeff Beckman Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 308 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? One things for sure, they are not pulling on a hand brake. But realy guys, you can use a dual master cylinder, with 2 resivours and get the same redundant system your after without the drama of "I want a hand brake". Unless your left foot does not work. Otherwise I tend to agree that the temptation to use the hand brake as a finish line enhacing tool does exist. __________________ Jeff Beckman 318J ET, SG 318T SC

04-24-2011, 09:47 PM	#19
darkside Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 56 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? Jeff, could you explain how you can use a dual resivor master cylinder and it only work one set of calipers at a time but will work the second set when the first set goes out? We are not wanting 4 calipers working at the same time, that will kill people! We are trying to make our cars safer in the case of a failure of the first set of normal brakes....like I had a BG last year and luckily the tech guy saved my life or at least my car by letting me keep the second brake handle in the car. __________________ Lynn Ellison

04-25-2011, 01:12 AM	#20
Jeff Beckman Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 308 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? it works them both, how would that kill you? __________________ Jeff Beckman 318J ET, SG 318T SC