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Old 12-01-2011, 01:12 AM   #1
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Floor mount e-brake

Has anyone ever used on on their trucks? I am part way through my CC SB conversion and am about to start on a custom console, I was considering using a floor mounted e-brake anyone have any ideas...pictures?

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Old 12-01-2011, 01:17 AM   #2
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Re: Floor mount e-brake

I figure I have to create a cable any way so I may as well make some thing unique.
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Old 12-01-2011, 03:50 AM   #3
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Re: Floor mount e-brake

Hit the junkyard look at the imports most of them have a small one with a short pull.Or spend the money for a pricey lokar or aftermarket one its up to you.
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Old 12-01-2011, 04:16 AM   #4
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Re: Floor mount e-brake

I grabbed one ouf of 7 series BMW for my Chevelle... haven't installed it yet it should work well... Just make sure you get the cables... and bring metric tools....
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Old 12-01-2011, 10:51 AM   #5
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Re: Floor mount e-brake

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Hit the junkyard look at the imports most of them have a small one with a short pull.Or spend the money for a pricey lokar or aftermarket one its up to you.
lol I don't think the lokar is in my future! I'm thinking about one from a volkswagon passat,I know its an import but the finish on the thing is incredible.
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Old 12-01-2011, 02:01 PM   #6
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Re: Floor mount e-brake

Here's a trick: some of the older imports used what's called a 'fly-off' brake lever. When the lever is pulled on, you have to push a button with your thumb to 'set' the brake. To release, just pull up a little and let go. It works backwards to US floor brakes. Just an idea for something different.
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