After re-evaluating the hand brake, I decided they could be better with a few modifications. This snow balled once I got into it, but the results are better and I will be easier to run the brake lines. I made the base angle over and removed some excess material to reduce the weight and changed to bearing rod ends versus the clevis end. It required making the handles over, but they are adjustable which is neat and functional. This not only made the brakes run smoother, but there is no rubbing on the handles like there is with the clevis. Next time in the shop, I will put in the brake lines to the front of the fuselage where they will pick up the front master cylinders in series.
Rod ends and the new handles
A view of the new base unit
The handle are closer together now and I reduced the busings size
