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TouchStone
06-04-2015, 01:16 AM
Here's a fun one. When I attempted to straiten out the mount point on the donor hand brake I heard small popping noises. I though it was just moving around in my vise but turns out it was fracturing the metal. Has anyone scrapped the donor and used a different part for a better looking solution?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/328/18445529075_5f251b741e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/u6Yaan)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/500/18257798370_09a745234d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tPnZn5)
michael everson
06-04-2015, 03:45 AM
I have a stock one if you need it. I went electric.
Mike
longislandwrx
06-04-2015, 01:10 PM
a few guys used the lokar, more compact.
TouchStone
06-04-2015, 01:46 PM
Anyone used the mazda miata hand brake. Its cheap and looks like it would be easy to recess.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miatamecca-Emergency-Bare-Hand-Brake-Lever-90-97-Mazda-Miata-MX5-/390741553104?hash=item5afa02efd0&vxp=mtr
nkw8181
06-04-2015, 03:49 PM
With the stock tank be careful with recessing. The cables will have less room to bend
nkw8181
06-04-2015, 03:50 PM
Just weld it and call it good :) :)
CNC_Geek
06-04-2015, 07:33 PM
I also plan to go electric with my parking brake. Did you purchase a commercially built electric parking brake kit? I'm looking at 12V linear actuator and wiring it myself.
nkw8181
06-05-2015, 09:47 AM
I also plan to go electric with my parking brake. Did you purchase a commercially built electric parking brake kit? I'm looking at 12V linear actuator and wiring it myself.
Dang it more good ideas. I'm trying to move forward not backwards lol
508wrx
06-05-2015, 12:13 PM
I am using the same kit as Mike Everson. E-Stopp kit. Check it out on my build thread. Should be one of the last posts.
If I remember correct I have a spare one. I will have to check when I get home from work. I would be happy to sell it to you if you decide to go this route.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12615-508-s-stroker-build-thread/page3