Parking Brake Alarm?

[boostmg]

So I keep driving w/ my parking brake on and its killing me. The light on the dash isn't enough. I need to wire some kind of alarm to it. I just tried searching for some kind of alarm switch but was unsuccessful.

Has anyone done this before, and if so what is the alarm you wired up? I just need something that will make a noise.

 

[BravoXray]

How about wiring one of those piezoelectric beepers into the light circuit?

 

[boostmg]

How about wiring one of those piezoelectric beepers into the light circuit?

There ya go! yea that was my plan to wire it to the light circuit .. but i didn't know what the name of the product was that would make the sound. Looks like you might have just answered it!

 

[oosik]

I don't use the parking break - just for that reason. Rotate drop the grapple, drop the rear blade - it's locked in place.

 

[FastEddieR]

how about not using the parking brake for "parking"?? only use it when you absolutely need your tractor to not move unless it's being dragged. I almost never use mine, I drop the bucket or the 3pt implement (usually both) when parking...I only use the p-brake when I am working and dont' want the tractor to roll.

 

[Leejohn]

I tried the buzzer 1st wired to the brake switch, but took it off because it would buzz as long as the brake was on. The buzzed was out of a mercury OB control box. Went with a flasher and put a lite so that I would see it went on the tractor. I'm almost sure the flasher is a 2 prong.

 

[Smokeydog]

Did two things. Really bright led marker light and added a right angle extension handle to the level to have a better visual and ergonomic engagement. This tractors sees multiple operators and had problem with operating with the brake on. 100% fixed.

On eBay several flashing light and buzzer fixtures.

Buddy of mine so irritated wired his tractor to quit like a safety switch when his wife would try to move with the brake on.

 

[grsthegreat]

A buzzer would drive me nuts. Like when I engage brakes while chipping branches. Who wants an alarm buzzing for 30 minutes. Light is a better idea.

 

[MechE1]

Yep. Same thing here. Deere has the alarm on their bigger machines. Try to move with the break set and get audible warning. Not sure why they did not include on smaller. Seems like it would have been a no-brainer and $5 worth of electronics.

 

[Fallon]

My Kubota Grand L has that alarm built in. It takes a second or 2 for it to trip. Not sure if the dash says anything before it starts chiming, but it definitely says parking brake afterwards. It only trips when you hit the HST go pedal & the parking brake lever is keeping the service brakes on. Most HSTs have a kill switch on them. You might be able to tap that & the brake switch with relays so a buzzer or light only activated when both were engaged.

 

[lhocking]

Had that same issue with leaving the parking brake on. Then it occurred to me - just drive it like a car. You never put your car in gear without stepping on the brake (which kicks my parking off). I already had the muscle memory, I just needed to apply it.

 

[ruffdog]

Years ago people would add a small "alarm" to the turn signal wire on their motorcycle. The bikes didn't have auto canceling switches back then so you would see people driving around with a blinker on. Here are some buzzers for sale:

Amazon.com: 3-24V Piezoelectric Electronic Buzzer Alarm : Electronics

 

[CH4Ohio]

I agree with the others about NOT using the parking brake. Unless I have it on a trailer or something unusual is going on, don't use it. Drop the bucket, drop the 3-point if you have anything on it, etc.

When I do have to set the brake, I try to really set it tight! It's pretty noticeable if you really hammer it down -- not as likely to drive around with it dragging like I do if it's set lightly.

 

[Midniteoyl]

You wouldn't wire the buzzer to the brake lights, but to the 'Parking Brake is ON' indicator light on the dash.

 

[Fallon]

The other good option is just until your turning brakes. At least on Kubotas the parking brake only holds down the inner brake & the pin between the brakes holds the other one. I can usually figure that after the 2nd or 3rd circle the tractor drives in when only 1 brake is on.

 

[Jstpssng]

I use my parking brake often, if I don't want to drop the bucket or when I have something on back such as the tiller, which won't stop me from rolling. I always set it hard enough so that the tractor lets me know when it's on; i.e;, doesn't want to move. Otherwise what's the sense of using it?

 

[metalbender]

My Massey won't move with the park brake on, disconnects the hydro. Love it.

 

[von-mil]

My Massey won't move with the park brake on, disconnects the hydro. Love it.

That sounds like the best solution to the problem. I wish my tractor was designed like that.

 

[Williy]

Our Yanmar will not move with the parking brake
on.

willy

 

[Texasmark]

There ya go! yea that was my plan to wire it to the light circuit .. but i didn't know what the name of the product was that would make the sound. Looks like you might have just answered it!

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