Hydraulic handbrake - anyone has it ?

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:05 pm

Hey,

did anyone actualy fit hydraulic handbrake to E30 ? I would like to see some pics of this, how is it connected to brake lines etc.

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:10 pm

Isnt it illegal for road use in this country?

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:15 pm

Im not from this country

and its a track only drfit car

Btw...i think its not illegal, but you still need stock handbrake.

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:41 pm

But can you just replace the bowden cable with a hydraulic system ?

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:55 pm

its FIA approved on rally cars so presumably legal on the road.

here is where i plan to buy mine for the rally car ....

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/in ... th=562_599

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:07 pm

Hi,

The current MOT test requires that the Handbrake mechanism is Mechanical.

Rally cars that are driven on Public roads in the UK run both.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:09 pm

GermanGorilla wrote:Hi,

The current MOT test requires that the Handbrake mechanism is Mechanical.

Rally cars that are driven on Public roads in the UK run both.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

didnt know that, so ill be running two handbrake setups