Emergency Brake Lever Laying Flat

SilentJ20

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May 26, 2021
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Graham, WA
Boat Info
1994 SeaRay 220BR Signature
Engines
5.7 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2
Afternoon,

I have a Dico Model 60 Surge Brake actuator. I noticed the other day that my break-away cable lever seems to be sitting a little, 'flat', compared to pics I see online of similar hitches. The internals show it's hitting the big spring washer as it should, and it doesn't have any slop in it. But I have a hard time believing this flat lever will actually work correctly in an emergency situation.

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Any thoughts?

Thanks,
 
I don't see anything wrong with it. Pull it - does it operate properly?
 
I don't see anything wrong with it. Pull it - does it operate properly?

It does not move. Like at all. Now, I can't say what will happen if it gets a hard yank of a few hundred/thousand pounds if it actually broke free. But it didn't give any indication of free movement. Maybe time to look into fixing it.

If I try to wiggle it, move it by hand without the cable I can get it to move how it should--at least a little. But by the cable and the angle it pulls at, nothing.
 
Put a large wrench (slip joint works well) on it to help lift the arm to check function.
 
Since this was concerning me, and the parts are cheap, I went ahead and bought a new Dico/Titan 60 lever. Also had a new cable attached which looks stronger than the original.

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It sits at an angle that leads me to believe it will actually function correctly now. In all likelihood I'll never have to rely on it, but I don't feel right when safety equipment isn't correct.
 

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