I’ve recently completed the installation of a wheel brake on my 2001 260. Because I couldn’t find much in the archives, I thought I’d relate my experience. I ordered the parts kit from West marine and it arrived without instructions, so I visited the Website www.edsonmarine.com for information. I was able to expand a diagram (but I wasn’t able to print it via the Acrobat program, would appreciate a response on how to do so, I was only able to print the unreadable version). There were no instructions for installation. It was mentioned that all Edson steering wheels (2003 on) have wheel brakes installed at the factory. The pedestals are set up nicely, with a hole for the knob shaft. I removed the top of the pedestal, inserted the shaft with its sleeve into the hole, then through a washer, then the non-threaded brake leg. At this point I became nervous that I’d drop parts or tools down the pedestal, so for insurance I wadded up some paper and crammed it just beneath the work are in the pedestal’s shaft. I then inserted the knob shaft into the threaded brake leg. Next came the cotter pin insertion, not an easy task! It would have been better to use a bent-tipped needle nose, but I got by with my standard, rusty pliers. For added insurance I tied the pin with a piece of thread! To bend the cotter pin I used a hammer with a screwdriver as a chisel…this entire operation is done in a tight spot. (Maybe somebody holding a light for you would help. Now I know what a dentist must feel like.) Finally I attached the plate on top, fitting the tops of the brake plates into the gap with considerably more difficulty than I anticipated. It would probably be better to install the plate BEFORE threading the knob shaft and inserting the cotter pin. I had a moment where I thought I’d have to remove the cotter pin, with no idea how to do so as it would be hard to get to with any type of cutting device. It seems to function properly, awaiting a test run. Scott Blahnik S/V Hello Dolly