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Maybe replace the locking mechanism with a fly-off catch.

1071 S wrote:

Maybe replace the locking mechanism with a fly-off catch.

Brings back memories of modifying the standard handbrake in my rally Mini to fly-off. I think it just reversing the pawl isn't it?

Apologies for detour in this thread. :wink:

Upright hydraulic handbrakes are available but I need a mechanical one.

No it is not a regulation for competition but I don't have the space for an hydraulic handbrake and I don't want to re engineer the car for its use (for rego )

I've been trying to remember what car I've driven that had a vertical handbrake. It had a squeeze type handle near the gearstick...

edit: no, wasn't like a falcon, it was a handle that poked straight up from the floor - it might have been a split screen Kombi

I have tried a 37 Fiat Topolino but the ratchet is below the floor and I am very tight in that area with the gearshift (rod type ) and exhaust.

Author:	Sodermoke [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:39 pm ]
Post subject:	Upright handbrake
Does anyone know of an upright MECHANICAL handbrake available for a Mini? Thanks

Author:	simon k [ Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Upright handbrake
never seen one, not even sure of a convenient place to put it where you could get a pivot point high enough without going through the floor - wouldn't be an issue in a moke? going for a bench seat conversion??

Author:	69k1100 [ Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:17 pm ]
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does it need to ratchet? if not then just cut the existing one and re-send at the correct angle.

Author:	Sodermoke [ Fri Nov 11, 2016 7:20 am ]
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Thanks guys The problem is that I can't reach the handbrake with a full harness seat belt fitted. And it is a Moke with a low seating position. It does need a ratchet. Upright hydraulic handbrakes are available but I need a mechanical one. Thanks

Author:	1071 S [ Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:47 pm ]
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Presumably we're talking 'khanas ...?? Just weld a vertical section on top of the existing lever. Choose the length of the addition to give the mechanical advantage you require... Maybe replace the locking mechanism with a fly-off catch. Just remember to release the handbrake before belting up Cheers, Ian

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Author:	winabbey [ Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:56 pm ]
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1071 S wrote: Maybe replace the locking mechanism with a fly-off catch. Brings back memories of modifying the standard handbrake in my rally Mini to fly-off. I think it just reversing the pawl isn't it? Apologies for detour in this thread.

Author:	Sodermoke [ Sun Nov 13, 2016 5:03 pm ]
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Thanks Ian At present I have a two handled 'fly off' style handbrake but would like to be able to release it with the harness fitted. Thanks for the input

Author:	drmini in aust [ Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:18 am ]
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winabbey wrote: 1071 S wrote: Maybe replace the locking mechanism with a fly-off catch. Brings back memories of modifying the standard handbrake in my rally Mini to fly-off. I think it just reversing the pawl isn't it? Apologies for detour in this thread. Yes, sort of. You weld a bit to the other end of pawl to attach the rod to so it's spring loaded off not on. I modded one 10 years ago, it not on my car yet as I've not got a round tuit.

Author:	deluxe67 [ Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:49 pm ]
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Fly off handbrakes are excellent, I have one. Great anti theft device, no one can work it out until you show them. Ooops, revealed one of my theft prevention measures...!

Author:	simon k [ Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:22 pm ]
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Sodermoke wrote: Upright hydraulic handbrakes are available but I need a mechanical one. just out of curiosity, is that a restriction in your club/class ? normally the restriction is that the handbrake must work evenly on both wheels, but the actuation method is free

Author:	Sodermoke [ Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:09 pm ]
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No it is not a regulation for competition but I don't have the space for an hydraulic handbrake and I don't want to re engineer the car for its use (for rego )

Author:	simon k [ Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:13 pm ]
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Sodermoke wrote: No it is not a regulation for competition but I don't have the space for an hydraulic handbrake and I don't want to re engineer the car for its use (for rego ) fair enough... I've been trying to remember what car I've driven that had a vertical handbrake. It had a squeeze type handle near the gearstick... edit: no, wasn't like a falcon, it was a handle that poked straight up from the floor - it might have been a split screen Kombi

Author:	Tim I [ Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:19 pm ]
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simon k wrote: I've been trying to remember what car I've driven that had a vertical handbrake. It had a squeeze type handle near the gearstick... edit: no, wasn't like a falcon, it was a handle that poked straight up from the floor - it might have been a split screen Kombi I think the splittys came straight up out of the floor but had a button on the top like a normal horizontal lever.

Author:	Sodermoke [ Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:02 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Upright handbrake
I have tried a 37 Fiat Topolino but the ratchet is below the floor and I am very tight in that area with the gearshift (rod type ) and exhaust.

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Author:	simon k [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:31 pm ]
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Sodermoke wrote: I have tried a 37 Fiat Topolino but the ratchet is below the floor and I am very tight in that area with the gearshift (rod type ) and exhaust. mount it above the floor in a little box above the tunnel? invert it and make it a push away instead of pull towards?