[TR] TR4A parking brake question

[Jerry Van Vlack]

I don't think the fly off brake would impede a theft. A simple pull on the 
handle would have them on their way or my case if I didn't use 2 hands to 
set the brake it was pretty much worthless. Not enough leverage unlike the 
TR4's and 3's which easily have twice the length and you're pulling back 
rather than up in an awkward position.
The TR6 system allows a good yank on the handle and no need to push the 
button to lock in place.
JVV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Loumetelko at aol.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4A parking brake question


> According to TRA's Restoration & Concours guide, the 4A was the last of
> the Triumph sports to have the fly off emergency brake.  All 4As and prior
> had it , all after had the more mundane "pull and push button to release"
>
> I like the fly off because I never worry about the car being driven off by
> joy riders - rather doubt they would figure out how to release the brake!
>
> Lou Metelko
> Auburn, Indiana