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  1. Wildchild467

    Switch WhaleTail parking brake out

    I upgraded my M109A3 to the new style. The whale tale parking break did not apply that much force to the parking brake as the new style. Plus mechanically, I think the new style is more reliable because there are no ratcheting teeth to wear out and you can apply more force on the cable with less...
  2. Wildchild467

    Switch WhaleTail parking brake out

    I have not had a big issue with the handle catching my pants in my deuce. I also have a spring seat for what its worth. Just always be careful and if you are in a sensitive situation where the parking brake is critical, just take your time getting out and be careful. I think any situation where...
  3. Wildchild467

    Switch WhaleTail parking brake out

    Correct. Some of the whale tail parking brake cables had grease fittings. The new style "lock over center" parking brake cables are not greaseable. When I put a new cable in my truck, I sprayed some teflon grease down the cable and worked it back and forth for quite a while. PM is huge with...
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