| KISS Emergency Parking Brake and multitool Version 2.0 [message #220732] |
Sun, 01 September 2013 07:52  |
kerry pinkerton
Messages: 2565
Registered: July 2012
Location: Harvest, Al
Karma:
|
Senior Member |
|
|
I just can't seem to leave well enough alone. Made some upgrades and enhancements to the KISS Emergency Parking Brake system.
- A die spring will keep constant pressure on the pedal if the pedal settles during use.
- A knob allows the pressure to be adjusted
- A spring keeps the two claws at maximum distance for ease of hooking into the eyebolt and brake pedal.
Other enhancements to be described later.
Photos in here:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6433-kiss-parking-brake.html
FIRST OFF...I SEE THIS AS SOMETHING TO BE USED FOR A SHORT TIME. It is basically a remote extension of your leg holding the brake down or a mechanical 6 wheel line lock. I SEE THIS AS SOMETHING YOU'D USE WHILE MAKING OTHER ARRANGEMENTS.
PERSONALLY, I'M NOT GOING TO GET BEHIND ANY UNBLOCKED COACH WITH ANYONE'S PARKING BRAKE ON ANY SIGNIFICANT SLOPE. The question is, how do you block your coach if you have to hold the brakes on and you're alone???
I'M NOT SELLING THEM. I don't care if anyone builds this or one of the more simple versions. I'm not recommending that anyone use one. If your brake system is iffy, extended pressure on the pedal could cause leaks and failure. If your brake system is brand new, failures can still occur when the pedal is depressed for this or any reason.  
Below is a photo of the original V1.0 and the new V2.0
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6433/m_0012.jpg
Considerable less KISS that V1.0.
Here is the business end:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6433/m_0022.jpg
And the component parts:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6433/m2.jpg
The 5/15" eyebolt on the floor goes through the inside lower steering column bolt hole:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6433/m_0181.jpg
You can see the main hook is made from a piece of 3/8 all thread. The upper hook is welded to a piece of tube with a 3/8 ID. There is another rod (just a piece of 1/4 steel rod) that slides through a bracket on the upper slider that keeps the two hooks oriented for ease of use. A small spring on it pushes it up against the adjuster. The adjuster is simply a 1/2" tube with a 3/8 nut welded on one end and a knob on the other. It screws down the main hook and compresses the die spring. The die spring is compressed when the knob is rotated and this spring keeps constant pressure on the brake pedal if it should sink for any reason.
To use, first depress the brake pedal, then put the top hook on the brake pedal arm, push down on the knob and rotate the bottom hook into the eyebolt on the floor. Then screw the knob down until you are satisfied it is tight enough. To remove, unscrew the knob a few turns while pressing the brake pedal and simply unhook it.
Rob Mueller and Helen found a few other uses for it.
Tripping the handle on his awning:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6433/m_0041.jpg
Pulling the awnings out:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6433/m_0062.jpg
And as a personal defense tool that should be legal in all 50 states and Canada:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6433/m_0051.jpg
Enraged semi Aussie not included... 
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
[Updated on: Sun, 01 September 2013 08:25] Report message to a moderator |
|
|
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
