Emergency Brake relocation ideas

[gregdebkids]

I am rebuilding my 74, and will be installing a full roll cage. The problem I have involves the location of the e-brake, as it is next to the clutch, and sometimes, I just want to use both pedals while I am also using my other foot for something else. I have a center console, so a hand brake from a newer Mustang or Porsche isn't ideal. Thinking of old school Mustang/falcon/F100 umbrella handle style. Anyone tried this? Thoughts? Kits? 40 years ago, I would have installed a line lock - course 40years ago it would be a bracket racer, but....

 

[ntsqd]

I used a hand lever out of a Fiero. Put it on the inboard side of the driver's seat. I'm unlikely to need to shift and diddle with the parking brake at the same time.

 

[blubuckaroo]

My brother mounted one from a forklift between the seats.
It would work great unless yours has a console.

 

[ntsqd]

The Fiero part is designed to fit between the driver's seat and the driver's door. Mine is mounted a bit forward of the seat, but the 8" (?) Tuffy fits just fine.

 

[PaveBronco]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151889&page=2

This has a hand brake next to the center console, which is prob offset.

 

[tasker]

using a BMX bike peg on my project rig to get around the leg of the cage

 

[sykanr0ng]

using a BMX bike peg on my project rig to get around the leg of the cage

Go for the high tech bling and use a folding motorcycle peg.

 

[gregdebkids]

using a BMX bike peg on my project rig to get around the leg of the cage

That is pretty slick! Is there a clutch pedal there, too? I have several adult children, and about 200 square feet of old bikes I can "borrow" parts from...
Thanks

 

[SteveL]

Why not just redrill the hole in the dash and move the original eb rake over a little or are you determined to go hand brake?

 

[TTTGOWYO]

I moved it over slightly and swapped the ebrake pad for my old clutch pad as I switched to automatic anyway. Worked fine.

 

[gregdebkids]

Why not just redrill the hole in the dash and move the original eb rake over a little or are you determined to go hand brake?

Well, I guess the real issue lies with the fact I have to put my foot on the e-brake while pulling the release handle in order to get it to release... If I push the pedal enough to hold on a hill, it has too much pressure to release with the little pull lever dealy, and without my foot on the pedal, a horrible slamming noise that frightens any passengers and small, domesticated animals nearby. So, now while actually typing the real issue, I wonder if the mechanism requires some lubrication, or if there is some sort of adjustment... huh... I have had this for 25 years, and I just don't think I can wait 25 more to get it right. Now I am confused.

 

[SteveL]

I don't recall the year but I had a work van that released the e-brake by stepping down on the pedal with no t-handle. Pretty sure it was a ford van. Now that would be a nice upgrade.