Parking brake lever extension

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The parking brake lever was always a pain to reach down and set, especially after I put on an aftermarket seat that is 4" higher.

So, with material found laying around the shop, made up an extension. Now I can set it from just reaching to the dash.

It works much, much easier!
 

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   / Parking brake lever extension #2  
Darn good idea. :thumbsup:
 
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what model did you do this on? you got rid of your MT125..
 
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#4  
what model did you do this on? you got rid of your MT125..

It's on my XG3025. After I sold the 125, I bought the 3025 the next month.
 
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The parking brake lever was always a pain to reach down and set, especially after I put on an aftermarket seat that is 4" higher.

So, with material found laying around the shop, made up an extension. Now I can set it from just reaching to the dash.

It works much, much easier!

Very nice! I may consider that in the future. I was considering just bolting on an extension.
The other plan I have is cutting 2-1/8" out of the hydro pedals as they stick up too far and are closer to the seat then is ideal for me at 6'1".
 
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Very nice! I may consider that in the future. I was considering just bolting on an extension.
The other plan I have is cutting 2-1/8" out of the hydro pedals as they stick up too far and are closer to the seat then is ideal for me at 6'1".

Yeah, I hear you! I'm 6' and it seems those pedals are way too close! I have the gear tractor, and I have adapted my muscle memory for the pedal positioning. It is really funny when I jump on my neighbors HST! I am constantly grabbing for the shuttle shift lever and mashing on the brakes! I almost laugh at myself.... It almost seems harder for me to use the HST now.
 
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Great idea! I think I will be doing the same this fall. Thank you for sharing.
 

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