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Thank you Clark1961. As I'm sure all you guys know, it's some pretty exciting thing having a first plane. Interesting about the rod vs bungee. I will be at the airport Friday, and will check which I have, but my initial impression is steering is waaaay more responsive than the 172

Well I gone done bought that Cherokee... Steers just fine with the rudder pedals! I guess the toe brakes are just a bonus. Thanks all .

Well that seals it. It's off the table then. Incidentally, I test flew a Grumman cheetah today, and the only way to steer that thing is with the rudder brakes.. (coaster nose wheel). Fun plane.

Thanks all. I'm at a tiny airport in northern Jersey with narrow and windy "taxiways". The Cessna 172 I'm currently training on only turns with the application of brakes on one side at low taxi speed. It sounds like the Cherokee will be more responsive to the rudder pedals alone. I'll give it a...

Removing them would work too... As long as things are symmetrical I guess ;)

Hi all. I'm very new to aviation and considering buying a Piper Cherokee 180 that has toe brakes only on the left side (just rudder pedals on the right side). Has anyone attempted to install toe brakes where none came with the plane? If so, I am very interested in your experience. Thanks!