Separate back up button?

[voltdr]

You don't need a diode. The 12V when put to the transbrake is on the output terminal of the delay box and does not cause any issues in the delay box.
Dan

[63corvette]

The Don Davis race car wiring diagram is setup that way for wiring the Davis cars.
I wired my own and did not use the separate button/switch because I thought it might accidently get tripped while moving to the staging lanes in low gear causing a real issue.
The wiring diagram showed a simple on/off switch and I have looked at a few Davis cars which had the switch mounted on the dash panel.
I just chose not to use one.
Just My 2 Cents
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX

[voltdr]

I've used them in the past. I just used a toggle switch mounted on the dash, that way there wasn't a chance of accidentally hitting it while driving around, and I didn't have to hold the button down while turning the wheel.
Dan

[Lenny5160]

One side of button to +12 volts, the other side of the button to the Transbrake terminal of the delay box. That's it; no problems.

[Jeff Stout]

Could you use a momentary switch. You would have to steer with 1 hand and hold switch to go in reverse. That way you will never forget to flip toggle switch.

[SGSST109E]

I use a toggle switch on the steering, just parallel the transbrake button. I use a red aircraft cover which protects the switch from being accidently hit.

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Could you use a momentary switch. You would have to steer with 1 hand and hold switch to go in reverse. That way you will never forget to flip toggle switch.

In my dragster, I use a small microswitch on the top framerail in the cockpit. I can only have one hand on the steering wheel, but turning the wheel doesn't affect my ability to hold onto the button.

[voltdr]

If you use a toggle switch, you won't forget that it's on. As soon as you put the trans in low gear, to move forward, the brake will be applied. Then you know you have to turn off the switch.
Dan