http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: Parking brake lever - Recent Topics en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:32:46 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18013#post-257131 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:12:07 +0000 HankChief 257131@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone know where I can get a parking brake lever?</p> <p>With the rear rim worn out on the tandem and the bike trailer about to be attached, I'm taking the opportunity to get the rear wheel changed to have disc brakes for extra stopping power.</p> <p>Made me think that I could convert the rear rim brakes into Parking brake that I could put on when faffing with the trailer, so the tandem stays put (albeit with a risk of toppling over).</p> <p>I've had a centre stand before but that wrapped leaving me a large lump if metal I can't get off. </p> <p>I'm sure I've heard of parking brakes before for tandems, but can't find a suitable lever for it. It needs to keep the pressure on without the need for my hands to be on the lever.</p> <p>Any idea where I can find such a lever? </p>