Little bit more on the ebrake-
Cable bracket mount pad:
This is the stock Honda coupler. It is to be crimped over the cables. Will crimp on final install:
Extended rod in stainless and added a Z-bend (RC airplane technology). I'll likely make a cover for the rod so it's not visible from the rear seat:
Since one of the cable holes went through two layers of sheetmetal (only half the hole) I added half of the appropriately sized washer and a full washer on the lower hole to even it out:
The uniform surface is required for a good seal with the orings:
...and made the caliper bracket spacers permanent.