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From: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
>>> I am skeptical that this ( individual left and right brake pedals) is a
Porsche invention. I have seen a lot of tractors over the years, some of
them clearly earlier than this 1957 model, and single-wheel brakes are very
common on them. Comments, shop-talkers?<<<
Phil's right, individual left and right "turning brakes" have been around
forever on tractors. . . they are vital to overcome the "understeer" induced
by having a plow or other implement engaged in the soil while attempting a
turn. They're also very convenient whenever a sharp turn is desired or to
control wheel slippage. I believe that some English "trials cars" had
"fiddle brakes" and I know that lots of dunebuggys use them as well.
Tony's_an_ex_tractor_peddler_@Sherman.Texas
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