Practice Tree Hookup

[Rob Petrie E395]

Before pressure switches. I used a transbrake switch mounted to the brake pedal to activate my 2 step and practice on my practice tree. Basically it’s a piece of 1/4 thick 3”x3” aluminum angle. That is bolted to the back side of the pedal and the arm that comes down from the pedal pivot. It works very good and is inexpensive. I have a good picture of it. But can’t get it to post. If someone wants to see it and post it. PM me a phone number or email address and I’ll send it.

One word of caution. If you goto a Footbrake race. Tell them in tech what’s up or the crybabies will have a fit.

[Pete Lanciers]

Mark,

I believe you employ a pressure switch that triggers your two step...You do not require an additional switch. If you have it wired as I do it provides 12v to your two step for activation. I've seen some that were wired to provide a ground to a two step that's already hot (not a good idea). So if my memory serves me right and you are wired like me tee into that line and present it to the tree footswitch connection. If your tree operates on a lower voltage like 9v's we'll have to step it down but its no biggie... Give me a call if you have a voltage mismatch, i can talk you through it.