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Old 04-11-2017, 11:41 AM   #1
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The problem with the transmissions is usually a cracked plastic gear. You can replace them with new ones from Pelican and they should be good for another 15 years.
And yes, there is an easy hack fot the parking brake. It's just bending a pin. You can find it in the diy section, I think.
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Old 04-11-2017, 11:44 AM   #2
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The problem with the transmissions is usually a cracked plastic gear. You can replace them with new ones from Pelican and they should be good for another 15 years.

And yes, there is an easy hack fot the parking brake. It's just bending a pin. You can find it in the diy section, I think.


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Old 04-11-2017, 05:54 PM   #3
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Bending pins

documented here.
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