emergency breaks
When changing a tire, can you set the emergency brake to lock the wheel to enable one to remove the lug nuts. It is difficult to remove the lug nuts especially if you've had a blow out and have lost ...
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ol Bombero-JC wrote:Getting into a compartment, and then forcing a block to wedge under the tire so it won't move is easier and more logical than using the brake to lock up the wheel? If it was a car would you use the brake to keep the wheel from turning or would you dig out a block and try to wedge it under the tire. Seems to me the OP is doing the easiest and most logical thing to stop the tire from turning.BB_TX wrote:
You probably carry some form of wood or plastic blocks. Just wedge a block under the edge of the tire when breaking the nuts loose.
WAY too logical! - Much too easy.
While on your emergency break (rest stop?) read post by "Rolo2" - he's on a break also.
Consider a Tire Pressure monitor! - Your breaks will be more enjoyable.
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