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How do Finger Brakes work?

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Jon Matcho

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New Jersey, USA
While at SnF I noticed a few planes had "differential finger brakes". I am curious as to whether anyone has knowledge of these, particularly how they work. How exactly is finger force transferred to the brakes with sufficient force? How do these work?

You can find a picture of them here.
 
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