Frequent Passenger Brake Questions

Yes. Our brakes duplicate the experience of using your primary brake. You can expect the same stopping power and sensitivity with the driver-side brake.

Yes. It is state-mandated that driving schools equip each driver training vehicle with a passenger-side brake as a preventative measure to assure safer training. The use of a passenger-side brake by parents teaching their teens to drive is equally important and highly recommended.

Strong 1/8” aircraft cable ensures durability and longevity.

Yes. A safety lock pin is provided to prevent accidental brake depression by a passenger (or falling object) when brake is not in use.

• DSAA: The Driving School Association of the Americas
• NMEDA: National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
• ADTSEA: American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
• ADED: Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
• AAA: American Automobile Association

Yes. Our brakes can be installed in virtually any vehicle—including vehicles requiring special modifications or those equipped with an adjustable gas and brake pedal assembly.

No. Our cable-operated braking system works off your primary brake pedal without interfering with its normal operation.

In most vehicles, our brakes provide adequate room for feet to rest comfortably on the floor (in front and to the left of brake). Installation in some vans and minivans where the wheel well extends inward, reducing passenger-side floor space, can be more difficult.

Yes. Our brakes will effectively brake in all vehicles, including those with a manual transmission. However, braking without proper clutch engagement may cause the vehicle to stall, creating yet another hazard. Use with a manual transmission is, therefore, not recommended.

Yes. All brakes are packaged complete for immediate installation and include cable with housing. For technical support, call 800-773-4104 toll-free.

Yes. Complete installation is accomplished in three easy steps.

1. Drill and thread cable
2. Position and mount brake
3. Bolt and secure.

Step-by-step instructions and pictures accompany each brake purchase.

Instructions can also be downloaded, click here.

Our brakes can be installed by any certified mechanic.

You can also find an installer here: Over 600 installers nationwide

On average, an experienced mechanic will need about one hour to install and ten minutes to remove. The cost for both should be negotiated at one time.

Remove rubber brake pedal cover. Drill a small recessed hole through brake pedal. Thread cable through the hole until ball stop is seated in recess. Replace rubber brake cover.

A cable attaches to the pedal of your primary brake and is guided through a compact pulley swivel-assembly hidden behind and above your primary brake to assure hindrance-free operation. The cable passes through the center console and connects to the brake on the passenger side. By depressing the passenger-side brake, your primary brake pedal is pulled downward to yield full stopping power.

UPS ground delivers to most locations in the continental U.S. within two to three business days. Air shipment orders received before 3:00 p.m. EST will be shipped the same business day. All ground orders are shipped the following business day. We do not ship orders on Saturday or Sunday.

Each brake has a packaged weight of 9 lbs. Shipping and handling via UPS ground, to most locations in the continental U.S., is typically in the $20.00 - $30.00 range.