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    Hi all:

    I've been searching for good options for e-Brake relocation to the top of the tunnel on a roadster and while I found some creative ideas, I'm not finding anything super recent. Here's one thread I found with an option from 2011 and there are others from as far back as 2007 - https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fac...ke-handle.html

    Anyone more recently use this or have a better option? Anyone selling kits to accomplish this? I saw a note that made it sounds like Forte used to sell a kit but the link is now broken and nothing shows up on the website for it.

    Appreciate everyone's advice!
    Dan

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    How about a Miata Parking Brake? I pull my eBrake every time I park, so I also wanted easy access to the handle.
    I drove my car in gelcoat all 2018, and the brake worked perfectly.

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    I've done this on my own car as well as a a couplle of others that I've built and really like the location.



    Simple bolt in fabrication for either a Mustang or FFR handle.

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    I did this with mine. Its a Lokar assembly. The shifter is in the stock location for a TKO600 with a 351-based engine. The Lokar needs no mechanical advantage linkage or assist with the Wilwood brakes.


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    We went a bit different and fabricated a pull style parking brake under the dash. I know some older trucks and cars had these, not sure if you can grab one from the junkyard or try building your own?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner View Post
    I've done this on my own car as well as a a couplle of others that I've built and really like the location.



    Simple bolt in fabrication for either a Mustang or FFR handle.

    Jeff
    Hi Jeff, Thanks, I'd like to hear more on this one. Any chance you have any more pics of this during the build process? Sounds like some guys mention a difference also depending on whether you choose the stock brakes or Wilwood. Does it matter for your version? You literally just bolt in the handle in the new location and route the cables left of the shifter instead of right? (At this point, I'm leaning towards NOT upgrading the brakes....btw) . Also, I think your name might have come up in conversation as I guy to talk to about paint....is that right? Appreciate the help! Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boydster View Post
    I did this with mine. Its a Lokar assembly. The shifter is in the stock location for a TKO600 with a 351-based engine. The Lokar needs no mechanical advantage linkage or assist with the Wilwood brakes.
    Also love this location but you say it only works with Wilwood brakes without a mechanical advantage. Any success from anyone going that route that doesn't require a ton of fabrication? At this point, I'm not set on upgrading the brakes. I'd rather leave the top front of the tunnel open for "coffee holders". :-)

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    I used this deal from Nortracecars.
    http://www.northracecars.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by dpgueldn View Post
    Hi Jeff, Thanks, I'd like to hear more on this one. Any chance you have any more pics of this during the build process? Sounds like some guys mention a difference also depending on whether you choose the stock brakes or Wilwood. Does it matter for your version? You literally just bolt in the handle in the new location and route the cables left of the shifter instead of right? (At this point, I'm leaning towards NOT upgrading the brakes....btw) . Also, I think your name might have come up in conversation as I guy to talk to about paint....is that right? Appreciate the help! Dan
    I used the same mod. Its on the other forum, here's the link to the original mod. Thanks dv/dt.
    https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fac...pdate-2-a.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by dpgueldn View Post
    Also love this location but you say it only works with Wilwood brakes without a mechanical advantage. Any success from anyone going that route that doesn't require a ton of fabrication? At this point, I'm not set on upgrading the brakes. I'd rather leave the top front of the tunnel open for "coffee holders". :-)
    I do not know if it needs a "more leverage" modification with brakes other than Wilwoods (I didn't say 'only'). But I have heard of some levers that work better with a mod. I dont know what brakes they were using nor what levers. I only know for a fact that this combo works, hence why I spelled out the details.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dpgueldn View Post
    Hi Jeff, Thanks, I'd like to hear more on this one. Any chance you have any more pics of this during the build process? Sounds like some guys mention a difference also depending on whether you choose the stock brakes or Wilwood. Does it matter for your version? You literally just bolt in the handle in the new location and route the cables left of the shifter instead of right? (At this point, I'm leaning towards NOT upgrading the brakes....btw) . Also, I think your name might have come up in conversation as I guy to talk to about paint....is that right? Appreciate the help! Dan
    Rich made it easy for me by linking Rod's original post. I don't cut the side of the tunnel aluminum out nor close in the back side (really, dirt is not a concern...and besides these handle assemblies are exposed to the elements in their OEM application). Yeah, send me a PM if you'd like to talk about body & paint.

    Jeff

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    I went totally the other way, got it off the tunnel . . .



    "Fiero Mod" mounts the handle to the left of the driver.

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