A couple guys had one on the market for a while I had one on my old RX-1, they went out of business it was called E-brake. Below is an article about it.
E-Brake
The emergency braking system for your sled.
Jan. 01, 2003By Bob Alger
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Steve Caple of E-Brake, Inc. has patented an emergency braking system that will stop your sled in the event of an unplanned dismount. The system is simply called E-Brake. The E-Brake replaces the OEM brake lever with a lever that has an integrated tether that, when released, activates the sled's brake master cylinder and stops the sled in a controlled manner. This system greatly reduces the potential for damage to the sled and surrounding people and property should the operator get separated from the sled. This is especially true in situations where the sled might have a chance to freewheel for a great distance before naturally coming to a stop. Over the years I've witnessed several "sled getaways" that would have been prevented with the E-Brake. One example was a fellow trying to start his sled in a large field behind a local pitstop. He was pulling and pulling with no luck. Deciding it must be flooded; he squeezed the throttle in one hand and grabbed the cord in the other and continued pulling. After a few more tugs it finally started. The problem started when he didn't let go of the throttle soon enough and the clutch engaged sending the sled on its way across the field with the owner standing there dumbfounded. Normally the sled would have rolled a few yards and come to a rest as the engine idled back down. But in this case the field gently sloped away from where the sled was parked which allowed the sled to ever so slightly pick up speed as it crossed the field. The sled eventually did come to a stop after about 100 yards ----- in the bottom of a gully smashed amongst the trees. If this sled had been equipped with an E-Brake, the brakes would have been applied the instant the tether, worn on the driver's wrist, released.
Arctic Cat OEM brake lever.
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I recently received my E-Brake to install on my 2002 ZL800SS. Installation could not have been easier. The E-Brake is a direct replacement for the OEM brake lever. The installation directions can be summed up in a single sentence. Remove the single bolt attaching the OEM lever, slide out the old lever, slide in the E-Brake, and reinstall the bolt. That's it.
E-Brake brake lever.
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The E-Brake tether attaches to the rider with a lanyard worn around the wrist. The lanyard is designed to tear-away should the tether get caught on the sled, an important safety feature that prevents the rider from being dragged. Attention to details like this accompanied by high quality materials and workmanship make the E-Brake a valuable addition to any sled. Whether you ride the mountains or the flat lands, the E-Brake can help prevent costly damage to your sled and injury to yourself.
Contact the Manufacturer
E-Brake, Inc.
0230 Canyon Creek Drive
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
970-947-9894
ebrake@fibernet.net
www.ebrake.net
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