CAUTION:
THE OIL PROBABLY CONTAINS PCB'S A KNOWN CANCER CAUSING AGENT. BE CAREFUL ABOUT YOUR EXPOSURE TO THE OIL.
Hollister-Whitney can probably get you a replacement brake. There are several companies in your area that can be of help.
There are too many horror stories to recount about people who thought they would "save money" by choosing what seemed like the the least priced option only to later and regretfully find out it was the most costly option.
Please don't risk public safety by keeping in service equipment that is long past due for replacement.
If you contact a consultant, they can direct you into methods of getting the funds to do the job right the first time. (I know that I can.) Consultants only ask that you pay them for their services.
This is a situation where you pay for what you get. Go to WESTLAW and check out the number of dockets in Illinois. Google personal injury and you will see what I mean.
This can be made safe and energy efficient with probable rebates, tax credits with out taking away from the character of the elevator enclosure or the building. CJ Anderson has a website with fixtures that compliment elevators of this vintage.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert L Krieger Jr.
www.cctc.name
