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Old 05-29-2013, 11:49 PM   #3
Par Four
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Originally Posted by BroadHopper View Post

One thing about disc brakes is that the brake actuator uses the reverse light signal to deactivate the brakes when in reverse.
Ah ha, the lightbulb finally just came on. This was something I misunderstood in my earlier reading. Then it would be electrically activated disc brakes then that retain their stopping ability when in reverse, not surge disc brakes which need to defeat the surge activation when in reverse.

Tnx for the reply and the pointer to the West Marine kit. I'll be sure to check them out.
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