trans brake button method ?

flash · 07-27-2014, 10:30 PM

just curious what everybody does on transbrake button release? button on steering wheel,4tenths pro tree.do you use just your thumb and release the button,I see a lot of racers use there whole arm and jerk the thumb of the transbrake button using complete arm movement that way.what is your opinion of what is better & more consistent? of course we all use gloves per rules and that can affect the feel of the button.what is the best gloves to use for this? or does that even matter.do some racers palm the buttom?

flash · 07-31-2014, 07:17 PM

this must be really top secret stuff! or a stupid question.

voltdr · 07-31-2014, 09:48 PM

Everyone will have a different opinion. The only one that matters is the one that works for you. Borrow or buy a practice tree device. You will see quickly which method is better for you.
Dan

Pony Pilot · 08-01-2014, 07:23 AM

Mine's mounted by the shifter such that my right arm naturally pivots down on top of the button. Like stated above, though, everyone's got what works best for them. You might need to mount it in a few locations and try it to see what gives you the quickest release.

Bill Baer · 08-04-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by voltdr

Everyone will have a different opinion. The only one that matters is the one that works for you. Borrow or buy a practice tree device. You will see quickly which method is better for you.
Dan

I agree with Voltdr, everyone Is different. my testing with a practice tree indicated that my index finger with the button mounted on the steering wheel worked best for me. I have found that the amount of pressure You hold down your finger with can also affect how quickly you release the button.
But as he said get a practice tree and find what works for you.

sc1153 · 10-18-2014, 12:47 PM

I have found that twisting my wrist proved to be more consistent and faster.

1968 SS · 10-18-2014, 11:12 PM

I use the K/R box with the Z Force option where you tap the button to dump the trans brake,used by a lot of the big hitters like Troy Williams Jr.

07-27-2014, 10:30 PM	#1
flash Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	trans brake button method ? just curious what everybody does on transbrake button release? button on steering wheel,4tenths pro tree.do you use just your thumb and release the button,I see a lot of racers use there whole arm and jerk the thumb of the transbrake button using complete arm movement that way.what is your opinion of what is better & more consistent? of course we all use gloves per rules and that can affect the feel of the button.what is the best gloves to use for this? or does that even matter.do some racers palm the buttom?

07-31-2014, 07:17 PM	#2
flash Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: trans brake button method ? this must be really top secret stuff! or a stupid question.

07-31-2014, 09:48 PM	#3
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: trans brake button method ? Everyone will have a different opinion. The only one that matters is the one that works for you. Borrow or buy a practice tree device. You will see quickly which method is better for you. Dan

08-01-2014, 07:23 AM	#4
Pony Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 25 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: trans brake button method ? Mine's mounted by the shifter such that my right arm naturally pivots down on top of the button. Like stated above, though, everyone's got what works best for them. You might need to mount it in a few locations and try it to see what gives you the quickest release.

10-18-2014, 12:47 PM	#6
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: trans brake button method ? I have found that twisting my wrist proved to be more consistent and faster. __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com

10-18-2014, 11:12 PM	#7
1968 SS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto,Ontario Surprise AZ Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: trans brake button method ? I use the K/R box with the Z Force option where you tap the button to dump the trans brake,used by a lot of the big hitters like Troy Williams Jr.