Is a handbrake/park brake necessary/nice to have on an argo 8 x8

[Cyclone67]

Just a thought. My Argo KB 1985 does not have a park brake. Is it essential/Desirable. I,m still in the repair phase so apart from a few laps up and down the flat drive way I have no experience with these machines. I know with my quads a park brake is sometimes handy where I ride.

Has anyone retro fitted? How

Thanks in advance
Cyclone

[Robinhood02]

30 yrs and never used a parking brake, didnt even know they had em LOL

[Rock Doctor]

I think the only time I use mine is when I park on a steep hill and get out to pull the drain plugs.

[lewis]

This item is relevant to where you ride. Hilly area you may want one but other than that no. My Avenger 06 does not have one i use the hand brake, the upgrade works great.

[yellowargo]

I have one and never use it... now that it doesn't work.(Due to lack of use) I wish I could take it out and use the lever for something else.

[Cyclone67]

30 yrs and never used a parking brake, didnt even know they had em LOL

Thanks for the reply. I wil keep it as an option to fit later if i need it,

Thanks for the reply yellowargo

Thanks for the reply lewis. I will be in some hilly country. I'll see how it goes.

Thanks Rock doctor. And thanks for posting the axle bearing replacement video. It was very helpful.

Cyclone

[glenhinnisdal]

Parking brake ??? I thought that was the lump of wood you jammed behind the steering levers, very effecive and used widely in the Higlands with older machines.