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bonebuster29
02-22-2017, 12:37 PM
Just curious if anybody has install pics of how they did their hand brake conversion and what they used parts wise for the install.
I am thinking about buying a Lokar hand brake but I've heard just as much good as I have bad about their product.

Fyi i am using Wilwood Aero6 up front & Aero 4 in the rear

David Pozzi
02-22-2017, 02:40 PM
I replaced a Lokar hand brake for a friend, 69 Camaro. Upper or middle part of the handle broke, not very good quality. It did have a lot of use though. Do not run the cables in the top of the driveshaft tunnel, the driveshaft will hit them.

parsonsj
02-22-2017, 04:12 PM
The Lokar handbrakes work poorly.

Have a look at E-stopp. It's an electric parking brake.

http://www.estopp.com

raustinss
02-22-2017, 08:51 PM
Look at some of Mark Steilow's builds ..

bonebuster29
02-24-2017, 08:39 AM
The Lokar handbrakes work poorly.

Have a look at E-stopp. It's an electric parking brake.

http://www.estopp.com

I've heard great things about the E-stopp in regards to having a parking brake, however I am wanting a hand brake.

67rally
02-24-2017, 09:29 AM
I'm currently using the stock foot brake w/Lokar cables going to Wilwood brakes, and they are mediocre at best.

I have a 2002 Camaro handbrake that I am going to try to adapt to my '67 Camaro. I have an '02 console in there, so it's just a matter of mocking it up and getting it to fit right. I plan on using the Lokar cables, and extending the attachment point on the rear e-brakes to gain a little more leverage. However, this is a lower priority item right now, lots of other upgrades to get through first.

Rebob
02-28-2017, 10:18 PM
I used an old BMW brake lever… Got to break cables from Helmar they have a good selection and good prices… they hook to two piston wilwood breaks and work pretty good. The console goes all the way to the back seat covers up wires and the brake cables… I don't have any pictures from underneath the car but I'm happy the way it turned out .
[URL]http://www.helmarparts.com/Emergency_Brake_Cables_s/64.htm[/

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