Anyone have any suggestions where and how to move it closer to the driver? I've seen enough pictures and heard enough accounts that the passenger side of the trans tunnel is not practical enough to use while belted in.
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Anyone have any suggestions where and how to move it closer to the driver? I've seen enough pictures and heard enough accounts that the passenger side of the trans tunnel is not practical enough to use while belted in.
Matt
My build thread here
Mines a totally different car - hot rod - but I went through the same thing. I modified my trans tunnel - here just for inspiration.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post428205
Most seems to fit an e-stopp (?)
James
FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100
On my own car as well as some that I've built for customers I've used a Mustang handle located here:
Just a couple of simple 90 degree brackets bolted to the trans tunnel tube to secure the handle and then a piece of flat steel made up to attach the cables towards the rear on the driver's side.
I use the FFR boot and make a bezel from 1/8" flat aluminum.
Hope that helps!
Jeff
Similar to Jeff's.
I used Miata handle. But on the passenger side of the shifter.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...-Parking-Brake
I relocated it to the top of the trans tunnel on the driver sid e reusing the FFR handle. I used Wildwood cables tho. Here's the post: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post482320
Mk4 Roadster: Gen 3 Coyote, IRS, T56 Magnum. Build thread here.
Thanks everyone. This is exactly the inspiration I need to DIY something on my end.
Matt
My build thread here
I used a Fierro brake lever to the left of the driver seat. It was a mod talked about a lot in 2003 with MKII builds. Sorry I didn't take any pictures of the build worth sharing. I did recently get a new custom boot for it, the original was in real bad shape.
MkII: 408 Dart block dry sump, 750cfm carb, G-Force T-5, 8.8 rear with 3.55 gears, 3-link, Kirkey seats, black ceramic coated twister mufflers with shields and adjustable turn down tips, passenger roll bar, front and rear roll bars. 2020 GT500 Magnetic metallic, with white and lime green stripes.
It might be possible to move the handbrake to the left-hand side of the tunnel. I have a right hand drive car and having the handbrake next to me has never been a problem. It is an easy reach.
Still, it is a bit of work to accomplish.
Cheers,
Nigel
Mk.4 FFR supplied Right hand drive
Received 12/2012 completed 12/2019
Gen1 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS
Lots of mods to make compliant for Australian design rules
Ideally I want it on the top, left side of the tunnel, exactly where Jeff has his. I've seen the Fiero lever, which is a neat idea, but I'm right-handed and would feel more comfortable having the lever to my right. On the outside chance I actually have to use it in an emergency, I'd like it in a familiar place where I can quickly reef on it.
Last edited by MB750; 02-12-2023 at 08:42 PM.
Matt
My build thread here
I considered this but Fiero parts are impossible to find as well these days from my readings.
Lobar EHB-7000F if you can’t find suitable Mustang or Fiero part.
Lokar..
Last edited by SteveHsr; 02-13-2023 at 01:22 AM.
358 SBC, Winters QC, Sweet mfg, Coleman, AP Racing, ARS, TKO 600, Fuel Safe
I cut my E-brake brackets off and converted to Wilwood electric parking brake.
Matt
My build thread here
I mounted mine on top to the right. Wanted to be able to reach it when I was belted in. I used a Lokar handle from Forte.
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FFR 5385 MKIII. 302, 3-Link. All legal in MA 1/7/2012.
I guess I have long arms, but I've never found it cumbersome to reach the e-brake at the standard location.
I mounted a Lokar handle to the right of the shifter on top of the tunnel. What I found was that with this lever I can't seem to generate enough leverage to securely set the brake. Definitely will not hold at all on any kind of slope, so with the trans removal and repair, I think it's going to be eliminated, and replaced with the E-Stopp. "C:\Users\rick\OneDrive\Pictures\20201208_171929.j pg" Sorry, that didn't work to install the picture. I'll try again. 20201208_171929 by Rick Paul, on Flickr
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Rick
Mk4 with Mr. Bruce FIA body, 331 w/ Speedmaster Stack Injection, Full Width Roll Bar with high brake lights by i.e.427, IRS, ABS, PS, PB, FAST FI, First start 3/30/20, First go-kart 7/5/20, paint by Ken Pike