ebrake handle

[mkoch1]

If anyone is looking for a cheap way to make the ebrake handle look and feel a little better it turns out the hand grip from a 91 ford festiva fits nicely. Got one from a junk yard for a couple of bucks. (Total Automotive and Collision: 937-746-3551 [e-mail]) I believe they specialize in fords. I am sure others handles will fit, just happens that another builder told me about this one.


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mark

[davefiddes]

If you make the handbrake lever too large you might have difficulty getting to it. The clearance between the seats isn't that great (though it will be bigger with a central gearchange).

[steve_D]

My brake lever came from a Mini but the same one is used in a Range Rover. It is too large for the gap between the seats so I am thinking of taking the rubber sleeve off.
Steve

[mkoch1]

davefiddes said:

If you make the handbrake lever too large you might have difficulty getting to it. The clearance between the seats isn't that great (though it will be bigger with a central gearchange).

Good point, in my case I am not using the factory seats so there is a fair amount of space between the seats. The guy who told me about it, is using the factory seats and didn't mention anything about a space issue.

mark