Edson Steering Wheel Brake
- Thread starter Regular Guy
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I revamped my side mount wheel brake today. Waited for the knob to show up. It cost $2.05 at Acklands. The rest are all SS parts except the galvanized clamping device that the previous owner had. I also made a grommet out of some left over Nylatron GSM.
Pic#1 is all the parts
Pic#2 is the grommet or bushing
Pic#3 is a top view
Pic#4 is the knob that applies/releases brake pressure
Pic#5 what I had before
It is now easy to apply break pressure to the shaft with the knob. I could not move the rudder at all by hand. Haven't tried it on the water yet but it seems like it will work and easy to use.
Pic#1 is all the parts
Pic#2 is the grommet or bushing
Pic#3 is a top view
Pic#4 is the knob that applies/releases brake pressure
Pic#5 what I had before
It is now easy to apply break pressure to the shaft with the knob. I could not move the rudder at all by hand. Haven't tried it on the water yet but it seems like it will work and easy to use.
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shanker
That looks so much better than the solution your boat came with and I am sure it will do the job well.
A couple of dollars spent compared to about $500 for the shaft-replacement solution I went through.
However, it's really a practical addition in my opinion and I am very glad to have a steering brake.
Hart
That looks so much better than the solution your boat came with and I am sure it will do the job well.
A couple of dollars spent compared to about $500 for the shaft-replacement solution I went through.
However, it's really a practical addition in my opinion and I am very glad to have a steering brake.
Hart
