Handbreak in Road Race S4
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Most Elan racers I know back off the handbrake adjustment so the handbrake pads are well clear of the disc. As a result, the handbrake doesn’t work - therefore no need to reach it with a harness on.
Leave it in gear if on a slope…
Leave it in gear if on a slope…
68 Elan S3 HSCC Roadsports spec
71 Elan Sprint (still being restored)
32 Standard 12
Various modern stuff
71 Elan Sprint (still being restored)
32 Standard 12
Various modern stuff
- Andy8421
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What do you wish to use it for?
The FIA require standard rear caliper with the handbrake mechanism in place , with pads, rods and swivel. Cable?? , depends on who you listen to, but I've never heard anyone say the umbrella was required for the HTP.
Despite that, some have it ( as I do), but I'm not really sure why, it's only ballast. Mine is road registered and so should really have it,but..........
The FIA require standard rear caliper with the handbrake mechanism in place , with pads, rods and swivel. Cable?? , depends on who you listen to, but I've never heard anyone say the umbrella was required for the HTP.
Despite that, some have it ( as I do), but I'm not really sure why, it's only ballast. Mine is road registered and so should really have it,but..........
Graeme
S4 SE
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Caterham 420R
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S4 SE
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Caterham 420R
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Hi,
The only reason I need the handbreak is for starts on a hill at the startline!
Racing SMRC mostly at Knockhill
Could I have a hydraulic handbreak somewhere I can reach it intigrated to the origonal system? And leave the dash mounted one and cable in place?
Cheers Colin
The only reason I need the handbreak is for starts on a hill at the startline!
Racing SMRC mostly at Knockhill
Could I have a hydraulic handbreak somewhere I can reach it intigrated to the origonal system? And leave the dash mounted one and cable in place?
Cheers Colin
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4545colin wrote:Hi,
The only reason I need the handbreak is for starts on a hill at the startline!
Racing SMRC mostly at Knockhill
Could I have a hydraulic handbreak somewhere I can reach it intigrated to the origonal system? And leave the dash mounted one and cable in place?
Cheers Colin
Presumably there's a light system or a 5 second board, if you can't heel and toe it, a hold on the clutch for a couple of seconds seems in order???
Graeme
S4 SE
S2 GTS
Caterham 420R
Sold - Peterson JPS Exige
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S2 GTS
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4545colin wrote:Hi,
The only reason I need the handbreak is for starts on a hill at the startline!
Racing SMRC mostly at Knockhill
Could I have a hydraulic handbreak somewhere I can reach it intigrated to the origonal system? And leave the dash mounted one and cable in place?
Cheers Colin
I rigged up a hydraulic handBRAKE on a Plus 2 I had, worked okay.
- Slowtus
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Electric handbrake conversions are available for disabled drivers, so perhaps something like this could be made to work https://www.steeringdevelopments.co.uk/ ... -handbrake
Mike
1967 S3 FHC
1968 S4 FHC
1967 S3 FHC
1968 S4 FHC
- smo17003
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Fit a line lock
https://www.competitionsupplies.com/bra ... line-locks
https://www.compbrake.com/product/brake ... cba1185463
https://www.competitionsupplies.com/bra ... line-locks
https://www.compbrake.com/product/brake ... cba1185463
Kindest regards
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I thought you weren't supposed to use the hand/parking/emergency brake on a car after bringing the car back to the pits as it would cause the disc to distort? We use a "ye olde wooden block" on our Alfa race cars...
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