Pete 1

Thanks again for the encouragements guys

I`m in need of an electrically operated (push button) handbrake now, as there`s not enough room between the seat / tunnel cover.

Any ideas ?

stevieturbo

never come across an electric one.....although no doubt some fancy modern cars do have them.

What about a dash mounted pull style lever ?

Happy Jim

Down to the scrappies and pillage a foot brake set-up from a Merc ???

Or an XJ-S type between the seat and the door (lies flat when it's on, pull up and press button to release).

Jim

ringram

Late model S type jags use them. (electric push button)

What about an old skool XJ jag handle under the dash. Pull to apply and pull and twist to release. My old series 1 XJ6 had that.
You have a few options dude.

Or the real old Rover90 with a big lever next to the dash.

terryr

Or between the seat and the door. I think some vettes had them there.

patgizz

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c4's do, but also have that deep sill to tuck the assembly against without having it poke up into the door opening.

Pete 1

No room there either, rollcage door bars in the way

Thanks for the suggestions, I have looked at a Nissan Cabstar type h/brake, but think I`d prefer a pushbutton one, just need to find one.

Venari

2002-on Jaguar S-Type for an electric parkbrake. You'll have to hotwire it, but that shouldn't be a big deal... can't remember if it's a black box module. If it is, it might be a big deal. Hm.

If you do go for a fly-off, Jaguar XJS... or DB7... or DB9, or new V8 Vantage. All of them use the same switch as the Austin Metro. Funny ol' game, the car business...

V.

patgizz

iTrader: (6)

idea, i know you need the parking brake for parking the stick, ideally, to not be cheap like me and just leave it in gear because you don't feel like fixing your broken pedal... do you need a mechanical e-brake for safety inspection? i know quite a few people who use a line-lock(roll control, or any of the other names they go by) as a parking brake for manual trans cars.

chuntington101

in the UK you need a parking break, or as we call them hand breaks, to pass the SVA (single veichal approvel) and the MOT (the Ministory of transport test). or at least i thought you did! lol

Chris.

chuntington101

Pete, is there no way of using a hydrolic on like the rally guys do???? they often sit vertical.

Chris.

Charging TA

How about mounting an electric actuator to pull on the cable and wiring a switch for it?

ghettocruiser

iTrader: (17)

Might try contacting a handicapped driver company such as this one...

http://www.creativecontrolsinc.com/q...rake/index.htm

They have an electric brake set up that works off a momentary push button. There is a "movie" in the upper right corner of that screen that shows you more of the setup. The control is ugly and looks like its fromt he 80's, but its just a push button. Im sure you could use your own switches.

TRW has a set up that attaches to the calipers themselves. Or maybe they are whole new calipers... I kinda like the idea of this set up better. Less stuff to try to mount.

http://www.trw.com/productsandtechno...E28061,00.html

Looking good Pete!!

Justin

Pete 1

Exactly mate ............ sorted, bought a kit today, not cheap tho £300 ish

the817sfinest

great work mate, the stock black wheels look superb on the sky blue; I love the color combination.

dogsballs

who's looking at the paint and rims

crafty888

mount the swich on the steering wheel....handbrake turns will never be the same

Pete 1

Got my headers back yesterday, the quality of the finish is excellent

digitalsolo

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Looks great Pete. Top notch work all around.

Pete 1

Finished the heatshield yesterday .........



And the undercar painting ...........