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freshlane · 03-09-2010, 07:55 AM

So a few days ago I was trying to figure out how to get the most from my oe handbrake to venture into the drifting world. I saw on ebay the inserts to stop the racheting mechanism however these didn't give me the angle I wanted or the accesibility. So like most things... I pulled out the welder. It was a pretty easy process.

1. Removed center panels. I cut the handbrake right after the portion where it gets skinnier @ a 45ish degree angle

2. Pulled out guts. The button and the spring

3. Welded racheting piece out of way so it doesn't engage

4. Welded new pipe onto 45 degree pipe to bring it to almost 90 degrees.

5. Welded small steel triangles to handbrake base to give it stability.

6. Painted with chrome paint and put rubber grip on end of handle.

7. Put panels back on.

All in all the cost put me at $0.00 with about 20-30minutes time and the results were amazing. I also tightened up the brake a little bit. With minimal effort the handbrake engages. This mod will not allow you to use the locking mechanism of your handbrake. This is not a how-to. It is simply what I ended up doing. I'm sure many would be opposed to this.

*!Zar!* · 03-09-2010, 10:18 AM

Cool stuff. Looks functional for the most part.

ILoveMyRHS13 · 03-09-2010, 10:49 AM

That's pretty sweet. It looks like a hydro.

freshlane · 03-09-2010, 12:26 PM

It works preet well. I thnk I will reweld it to more of a 90

ZilviaKid · 03-09-2010, 01:06 PM

that looks functional for drifting, but kinda shitty for regular driving.

240sxvaj · 03-09-2010, 01:08 PM

looks awesome!

turboblack2door · 03-14-2010, 05:01 PM

Looks good but for a street car I would like my ebrake to lock because I have had my car move on me when it was just in gear.(My car moved about 30ft into the back of my explorer over night and my friends m3 rolled about 10ft into my car in a matter of minutes) Just be carefull what ane the road is at and what direction your wheels are turned when u park(not into traffic)

g-via · 03-14-2010, 05:11 PM

not having a locking ebrake would suckass for daily driving

slow40sx · 03-14-2010, 08:53 PM

looks dope, but i'd rather have a pole sticking out of my dash

KoukiMonsta · 03-16-2010, 09:44 PM

is it in the way of shifting?

Teddy · 03-16-2010, 11:53 PM

The stock e-brake handle works fine and looks better IMO.

treezzy · 03-16-2010, 11:59 PM

looks legit but i just got an ebrake drift button works like a champ ah

03-09-2010, 07:55 AM	#1
freshlane Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 34 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Modified Handbrake on s13 So a few days ago I was trying to figure out how to get the most from my oe handbrake to venture into the drifting world. I saw on ebay the inserts to stop the racheting mechanism however these didn't give me the angle I wanted or the accesibility. So like most things... I pulled out the welder. It was a pretty easy process. 1. Removed center panels. I cut the handbrake right after the portion where it gets skinnier @ a 45ish degree angle 2. Pulled out guts. The button and the spring 3. Welded racheting piece out of way so it doesn't engage 4. Welded new pipe onto 45 degree pipe to bring it to almost 90 degrees. 5. Welded small steel triangles to handbrake base to give it stability. 6. Painted with chrome paint and put rubber grip on end of handle. 7. Put panels back on. All in all the cost put me at $0.00 with about 20-30minutes time and the results were amazing. I also tightened up the brake a little bit. With minimal effort the handbrake engages. This mod will not allow you to use the locking mechanism of your handbrake. This is not a how-to. It is simply what I ended up doing. I'm sure many would be opposed to this.

03-09-2010, 10:18 AM	#2
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Cool stuff. Looks functional for the most part. __________________

03-09-2010, 01:06 PM	#5
ZilviaKid Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 32 Posts: 1,440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that looks functional for drifting, but kinda shitty for regular driving. __________________ 1989 Nissan 240sx - Hatch - Sr 2006 Honda Ruckus - Fat & Low

03-14-2010, 05:11 PM	#8
g-via Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,023 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not having a locking ebrake would suckass for daily driving __________________ "I'm a rage-aholic, I just can't live with rage-ahol!!!"

03-14-2010, 08:53 PM	#9
slow40sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,979 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	looks dope, but i'd rather have a pole sticking out of my dash __________________

03-09-2010, 12:26 PM	#4
freshlane Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 34 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It works preet well. I thnk I will reweld it to more of a 90

03-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#6
240sxvaj Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So-Cal! Age: 31 Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	looks awesome!

03-14-2010, 05:01 PM	#7
turboblack2door Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: springfield mo Age: 37 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks good but for a street car I would like my ebrake to lock because I have had my car move on me when it was just in gear.(My car moved about 30ft into the back of my explorer over night and my friends m3 rolled about 10ft into my car in a matter of minutes) Just be carefull what ane the road is at and what direction your wheels are turned when u park(not into traffic)

03-16-2010, 09:44 PM	#10
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	is it in the way of shifting? __________________ @UpshiftEngineering

03-16-2010, 11:53 PM	#11
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	The stock e-brake handle works fine and looks better IMO. __________________ www.realize-jp.net

03-16-2010, 11:59 PM	#12
treezzy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sacramento/916 Age: 30 Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	looks legit but i just got an ebrake drift button works like a champ ah __________________ Nissan Power

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