ok people before i start let me just say that replacing the factory handbrake is illegal. law states that there must be a secondary braking system that does not use the hydraulic system to work, to do this the manufacturers have made the e-brake mechanical.
this kit is a secondary E-brake and works in conjunction with the normal rear brakes line and does not interfere with the standard handbrake making it somewhat more legal for street use depending on the cop that you get.
Piston freak came up with this idea of using a master cylinder of a particular type in series with the rear brake line with a sort of 2nd shifter knob, this is actually the lever for the rear brake. it all works fine as you drive all brakes work as per usual, but when the lever is pulled, pressure is only applied to the rear wheels because the master cyl blocks return pressure to the front.
i have just put together a prototype kit to bolt in to 86's. its not finished yet but i say prob tomorow or wednesday should be up and running, when its done ill post up some pics and a test drive report.
piston freak and myself would like to have a show of hands as to who would be interested in such a product (bear in mind we can make it to suit nearly any car).
at a guess right now parts and manufacture of the kit would cost around $300 - $350 mark, supplied only with every thing you need to fit (including brake lines) but this may change (not much) slightly as this is only the second one we've done.
all we want at the moment is expressions of interest, to see if we should start ordering parts.
so this would be something the drifters would be after, it sounds good and all, would like to see waht it looks like and how safe and everyhing it is, 350$ is quite a bit of money for me but probably not for others.
i could be intrested bepending on final pricing.
the factory handbrakes on 86's are adjective sick anyway
people need to rely on the handbrake less anyway lol
good luck with the sale, sounds like a good idea but due to the 86's having a good handbrake as it is, and most members on here stuggling to rub to shits together as it is!!! hahahaha
ill make more comments when i see pics
you can buy hydraulic setup from revolution race gear
might be interested depending on final price?
ok guys mine is in and working. now that its complete ill tell you this.
if you are a larger guy with little leg room then this aint for you. it would intrude into the space where your left knee would normally drift off to when you are on a long drive. and you may touch it when shifting into 5th. ill get pics up for you soon.
its not a pretty thing either, if your woried about winning awards at auto salon dont worry. id say that if you could handle the stick between your left leg and the shifter youd be ok with it.
as for performance, by god it bloody works well, it takes less effort to pull the hydro then the normal brake. some may admit the the standard handbrake doesnt work that well, depending on the condition of their brakes, cables etc.
if you really wanted i could make a kit to replace the cable hand brake and use the standard lever as the hydro unit, if people are interested.
ill get some pics up soon.
WTF is an E-Brake?
Sounds like the time of the day where you have a break from work to pop some E's :s
My handbrake works sick and always has. Invest in some decent drum shoes, and you should never have any issues with the rears not locking.
AE86 4AGE "Slowly but surely"
unless you've got disks ..
the disks dont lock as well as the drums
Bbaahahhahaa....
[quote]hahaha
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