"Gig 601Xl Builder" wrote in message
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I decided the guy in the right seat didn't need brakes because I didn't
want to go to the hassle of a dual set up. I am going to add a parking
brake though.

Were I to do it over again, I would delete the parking brake. I nine years,
I found little or no use for it. Wasted space and weight IMHO. I am glad I
put in brakes on both sides, though. When the day comes I need to sell it
(sob) I will want to be able to let the prospective buyer have brakes for
his pre-buy flights. When I bought my first Emeraude, there were no brakes
on the right and I was never able to get good taxi and landing practice. My
first flight on the left (after handing over the check) was very dicey as I
found I had inadequate room to operate the pedals on that side. The seller
had to take over in the middle of the takeoff 'cuz I was headed for the FBO.

For a dual setup, I built it with four master cylinders. I would instead use
two cylinders and link the toe brakes together mechanically.

Mrs. Murphy said, as she kissed the cow, "Each to his/her own liking".

Rich S.