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Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. #749678 07/16/10 05:26 PM 07/16/10 05:26 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA P PARTSMAN440 OP member
PARTSMAN440 OP member P Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA	Im going to Eddyville to try the new tbrake tomorrow. I went to humboldt last week and just footbraked, I won the no box class but lost to a piperack in the final. Went .005 red, Won 250.00 I guess thats not to bad for the first time out this year. Do I stage with the footbrake and then hit the tbrake or stage with the tbrake?

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749679 07/16/10 05:35 PM 07/16/10 05:35 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,126 Abilene,Texas R ram87 super stock
ram87 super stock R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,126 Abilene,Texas	You stage with the foot brake. When you have the stage light lit, bring the RPM up to about 2500 and set the trans brake. If you have a delay box set the delay so you can come off the trans brake at the first hint of yellow bulb, then just sit and wait. Last edited by ram87; 07/16/10 05:36 PM.

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: ram87] #749680 07/16/10 05:47 PM 07/16/10 05:47 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA P PARTSMAN440 OP member
PARTSMAN440 OP member P Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA	I have a msd two stage box with a msd ajustable rmp module. My plan is to stage with the footbrake, than hit the tbrake, when the tree starts to come down hit the gas and wait for the last bulb and let er go. What do you think?

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749681 07/16/10 05:55 PM 07/16/10 05:55 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 65 Port Orchard, Washington B Bad Boy member
Bad Boy member B Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 65 Port Orchard, Washington	It has been my experience that the way you want to do it is best for first time transbrake users. Once you get use to using the brake you can then experiment on the delay needed to let go of the button at the first hint of yellow. You may have to bring the RPM up before you want to to keep the car from moving forward depending upon the Tbrake you are using.

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: Bad Boy] #749682 07/16/10 06:07 PM 07/16/10 06:07 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA P PARTSMAN440 OP member
PARTSMAN440 OP member P Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA	Im using a A & A brake, I also bought a adjustable button. I wont be messing with that, I just want to learn how to use the brake and get down the track. My friends tell me that when you let go of the button it feels like somebody rearends you? Is that true?

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749683 07/16/10 06:41 PM 07/16/10 06:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY Bigcube I Live Here
Bigcube I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY	My only advice is be prepared to feel like you just got rear-ended by a tractor trailer.. oh and try to stop after the first time you let go of that button Jim

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749684 07/16/10 06:49 PM 07/16/10 06:49 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 162 Greentown Indiana M moparmxz member
moparmxz member M Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 162 Greentown Indiana	Quote: I have a msd two stage box with a msd ajustable rmp module. My plan is to stage with the footbrake, than hit the tbrake, when the tree starts to come down hit the gas and wait for the last bulb and let er go. What do you think? You should be fine just let it rip, and oh by the way you,re going to love it. Randy Brough 1967 440 Dart S/P 6.37 106mph best eighth 3150 lbs

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749685 07/16/10 07:34 PM 07/16/10 07:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa rebel master
rebel master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa	Quote: Im using a A & A brake, I also bought a adjustable button. I wont be messing with that, I just want to learn how to use the brake and get down the track. My friends tell me that when you let go of the button it feels like somebody rearends you? Is that true? i bought the A&A ultimate brake a few seasons ago, it can stop me in seven positions at the startline,(flicking the button off/on) i know, we checked it at tnt. i normally stop at prestage on the footbrake & as soon as the opponent comes into prestage i roll forward & hit the button when the prestage light goes out which has me in deep.(no footbrake) i don't have to rev the engine up to get it to lock, it locks in at idle. as soon as my opponent has lit the stage light i'm on the pedal, this usually makes the starter hit the switch. i race on a protree so i'm usually only on the limiter for 2 sec's max. usually my opponent left behind as they're never really 100% ready & don't worry about the boys who run griner brakes, that A&A you have is just as good & has less chance of solenoid failure. it's definately a kick in the pants on the launch, with the front wheels in the air you wont have time to be concerned with the rearended feeling. drive it like you stole it. 6089666-DragMasters48.jpg (24 downloads) Last edited by rebel; 07/16/10 07:37 PM.

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749686 07/16/10 08:10 PM 07/16/10 08:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,991 Anoka County, MN L Leigh master
Leigh master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,991 Anoka County, MN	Quote: I have a msd two stage box with a msd ajustable rmp module. My plan is to stage with the footbrake, than hit the tbrake, when the tree starts to come down hit the gas and wait for the last bulb and let er go. What do you think? Perfect plan. Do that, with a 3,000 chip, then increase the "leave" rpm, until you get the best 60'. Beware, the higher the leave rpm, (higher than 3800) the greater the chance for carnage, in the long run. Have fun!

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: Leigh] #749687 07/16/10 11:17 PM 07/16/10 11:17 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 414 No. cal., sacramento usa S speedy383 mopar
speedy383 mopar S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 414 No. cal., sacramento usa	I am new to trans brake this year ,i stage with the foot brake. as soon as i am set i push the button ,go to the floor at the first yellow and release button at last amber, then adjust launch rpm to adjust reaction time.Mine is a t/a does not creep even if i stage at idle but i bring the rpms up some once staged, i think its just habit from footbraking for 40 years.

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749688 07/17/10 03:01 AM 07/17/10 03:01 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA 493_DART master
493_DART master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	Quote: Im using a A & A brake, I also bought a adjustable button. I wont be messing with that, I just want to learn how to use the brake and get down the track. My friends tell me that when you let go of the button it feels like somebody rearends you? Is that true? Yes--its a brutal take off It will take a few passes to get used to it- got to re-train your feet. I shallow stage it with the brakes and push in the button as soon as im staged . Gas to the floor - depending on the opponents dial- if its a much slower car i wait a bit before flooring it. Make sure you test it at home--just rev up to 2k or so-- so you will know if it will creep . Mine does a few inches . ENJOY tim ! Is Harlow going ?

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749689 07/17/10 10:19 AM 07/17/10 10:19 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 118 Ms. D Dartwizer member
Dartwizer member D Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 118 Ms.	It's a drug Once you hit it,you will not quit it.....Bring some extra shorts

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749690 07/17/10 01:23 PM 07/17/10 01:23 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 687 Ohio Chad Bittle mopar
Chad Bittle mopar Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 687 Ohio	Quote: Im using a A & A brake, I also bought a adjustable button. I wont be messing with that, I just want to learn how to use the brake and get down the track. My friends tell me that when you let go of the button it feels like somebody rearends you? Is that true? Make sure your head is against the seat, haha.

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: Chad Bittle] #749691 07/17/10 02:00 PM 07/17/10 02:00 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 601 Usa 1 10secchallenger mopar
10secchallenger mopar 1 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 601 Usa	Quote: Quote: Im using a A & A brake, I also bought a adjustable button. I wont be messing with that, I just want to learn how to use the brake and get down the track. My friends tell me that when you let go of the button it feels like somebody rearends you? Is that true? Make sure your head is against the seat, haha. X2......LOL!!!

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: Dartwizer] #749692 07/17/10 02:08 PM 07/17/10 02:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl. D dusturbd340W5 master
dusturbd340W5 master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl.	Quote: It's a drug Once you hit it,you will not quit it.....Bring some extra shorts so true I do prefer it off a delay box because your not sure when it's coming 70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: 493_DART] #749693 07/19/10 11:12 AM 07/19/10 11:12 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA P PARTSMAN440 OP member
PARTSMAN440 OP member P Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 163 DES MOINES IOWA	I used the tbrake saturday at eddyville and had a great time, I red lite first round and brought into conci and went 5 rounds to the final and red lite again, I beat a delay boxed piperack along the way. Anyway the tbrake worked great, I footbraked first pass in time trials to see the gain with the tbrake, Picked up 2 tenths overall with 15 hundreths in the 60 ft. The traction was not very good with the heat so I know there is more to be had. What a rush! The car leaves with the wheels in the air about 8 to 12 inches, sets them down nice and away you go. Very happy with results. Thanks for the input. By the way conci runner-up paid 186.00.

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: PARTSMAN440] #749694 07/19/10 11:14 AM 07/19/10 11:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,979 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer Too Many Posts
tboomer Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,979 United Socialist States of Ame...	Nice job,Tim!! I hope to have a brake in mine next year!! Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: Going to try the Tbrake tomorrow, need advice. [Re: tboomer] #749695 07/19/10 02:57 PM 07/19/10 02:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,991 Anoka County, MN L Leigh master
Leigh master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,991 Anoka County, MN	Hey, good job on the runner-up.

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