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how to fit handbrake to porsche brakes?
Here's my setup
stock vw bug hubs machined to fit porsche 996 GT3 discs and calipers. Now the problem is, I have no idea how to make the handbrake work with this setup, I'd prefer not to go with a hydraulic handbrake if possible. Does anyone have any pics or helpful info on how the handbrake setup works on a 996 GT3. Any help is appreciated really. pics of the setup: Front rear buildup pics |
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One option would be to fit an aftermarket handbrake conversion kit. Marlin (UK kit car company) have a patented one that should do the trick
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How wide is the disc (rotor)? You might be able to use a Wilwood mechanical caliper: http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...oducts_id=8312
Alternatively fit a plain disc between the inner CV and the gearbox and mount the mechanical caliper on a cradle over the gearbox. |
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Thanks for the info guys.
I've emailed Marin about their kit, seems to be the best and easiest solution. I hope they'll be able to help me out. |
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Unfortunately Marlin doesn't have a suitable kit for me so the search continues.
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Going through the MBT catalogue, after I saw the MBT 1303 that Wally posted, I noticed this pic. Maybe they can come up with a similar setup for you.
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From memory it was an incredibly simple design that I´m sure you could do as a one off...
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I'll try to find some good pics of the kit, maybe I can have something similar made up locally.
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That looks like the Brembo handbrake caliper used on expensive (super)cars, which not only weighs more than 2 kg but also costs more than $ 200 :/
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Hi
What about getting a simple caliper from the rear of a Mazda etc that has handbrake setup built in. Steve
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The main problem will be (just like with the willwood setup) that the disc is very thick and the caliper will not go over it?.
I'll have a look at the wreckers to find one? Anyone know of other car types that use a caliper for a handbrake? I know Aston Martin uses it but price will be high I think. |
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Hi!
Just checked the website of Hi-Spec Brakes: http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/calipers/sva_spot.htm Greets,Arnoud Hendriks
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Quote:
http://info.wilwood.com/CaliperSubCa...Spot%20Caliper The new combined handbrake calipers from Hi-Spec could be an option though |
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