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Old 10-29-2012, 01:45 PM   #1
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European conversion?
Hi all

Anyone done the whole european import thing and changed over to a mechanical braked axle?
Recommend a good converter?

Tips?

I'm struggling on this one.

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Old 10-29-2012, 02:15 PM   #2
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Just curious. Labrador ain't in Europe.

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Old 10-30-2012, 05:42 PM   #3
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Are the European brakes a type of "surge brake"?
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:33 AM   #4
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Jenaz is in Switzerland, nr Davos, But the Forum only allow USA states etc..

Brakes with a static handbrake are required here..im learning
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Hello Up. I've tweaked the display of your geographic location. Look okay the way it is now?

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Old 11-01-2012, 12:14 PM   #6
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Thanks bob, maybe I had my eyes closed..dunno.

Cheers mate.
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