wawrzynskivp
Well Known Member
I normally set the parking brake prior to engine start. This is a purpose built hydraulic valve that sets a check valve in place on both brake lines, then releases the check valves to release the brakes.
On my last start I noticed the right brake remained locked after I put the valve back in the release position. I wasn't going anywhere but in circles, so I shut down and cycled the valve a few times. I could hear the left side set and release, but the right side remained quietly locked. Then unfortunately the left side also began to remain quiet and then both brakes were locked.
I mounted my valve where I can actuate the valve lever itself, meaning it is not remoted with a cable.
So I was stuck blocking traffic until I could get the wheel pants off and loosen the hyd fittings at the brakes to release the pressure. The good news if any is that this was an engine warm up prior to my annual condition inspection so no disappointed passengers.
Anyone ever encountered this? Seems impossible but it was a very real nuisance.
On my last start I noticed the right brake remained locked after I put the valve back in the release position. I wasn't going anywhere but in circles, so I shut down and cycled the valve a few times. I could hear the left side set and release, but the right side remained quietly locked. Then unfortunately the left side also began to remain quiet and then both brakes were locked.
I mounted my valve where I can actuate the valve lever itself, meaning it is not remoted with a cable.
So I was stuck blocking traffic until I could get the wheel pants off and loosen the hyd fittings at the brakes to release the pressure. The good news if any is that this was an engine warm up prior to my annual condition inspection so no disappointed passengers.
Anyone ever encountered this? Seems impossible but it was a very real nuisance.
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