Electric Handbrake

Charlie Freeman
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Electric Handbrake Apr 23, 2017 11:31:50 GMT Michel Mousset likes this

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Post by Charlie Freeman on Apr 23, 2017 11:31:50 GMT

Just fitted an electric actuator to work the handbrake cables. Never really had a handbrake previously but it is now 100%! Fitted to my AK Gen 2. You can make and fit it within the day without having to take the body off or the fuel tank. Wiring also straight forward. Just remove the back wheels for access. Not an easy job to bolt the actuator in position due to the constraints but it can be done.

Cheers
Charlie

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Electric Handbrake Apr 23, 2017 17:21:56 GMT Michel Mousset and Roel de Vringer like this

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Post by Alan Browse on Apr 23, 2017 17:21:56 GMT

Good job Charlie!

I'm pleased to say I now have a working handbrake again, complete with "handbrake on" warning light - nd very shiny the new XJS lever looks too! It was a lot of work getting it all fettled and correctly aligned, but the cable routing is a lot better on the Dax than it is on the AK. So you can get it to work - as I did with the Dax-style lever last year, but you only have to forget to release it once and it all goes to pot again! Hopefully the warning light will prevent that!

See you at Stoneleigh on Sunday - hopefully your man will have finished the sump guards in time! My next project is to fit power steering, so I'll be buying the brackets from Dax up there too.

Cheers,

Alan

Michel Mousset Full Member Posts: 176	Electric Handbrake Apr 24, 2017 7:11:15 GMT Roel de Vringer likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michel Mousset on Apr 24, 2017 7:11:15 GMT Wow, what high tech Cobras you have: electric handbrake and even a warning light!

Charlie Freeman Lang Pref: English Posts: 180	Electric Handbrake Apr 24, 2017 8:16:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Charlie Freeman on Apr 24, 2017 8:16:17 GMT We both have warning lights!! Alan, your Sump Guard is in my garage and I will see you on Sunday. What time are you arriving? If it is pelting with rain then I will be in Tin Top. Charlie

Alan Browse Administrator Posts: 677	Electric Handbrake Apr 24, 2017 17:41:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alan Browse on Apr 24, 2017 17:41:01 GMT Apr 24, 2017 8:16:17 GMT Charlie Freeman said: If it is pelting with rain then I will be in Tin Top. Charlie Ditto! I haven't decided on a time yet, but probably around 11:00. I'll confirm nearer the time! Alan

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Electric Handbrake Apr 24, 2017 17:45:49 GMT Charlie Freeman likes this

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Apr 24, 2017 7:11:15 GMT Michel Mousset said:

Wow, what high tech Cobras you have: electric handbrake and even a warning light!

I was even thinking of making it a flashing warning light, but I decided that might be a little too high tech!

Eric Sabatier Lang Pref: French Posts: 100 Car Make/Model: ERA 427 S/C	Electric Handbrake Apr 24, 2017 20:38:45 GMT Charlie Freeman and Roel de Vringer like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Eric Sabatier on Apr 24, 2017 20:38:45 GMT What about a siren?

Michel Mousset Full Member Posts: 176	Electric Handbrake Apr 24, 2017 21:07:25 GMT Charlie Freeman and Roel de Vringer like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michel Mousset on Apr 24, 2017 21:07:25 GMT Or contact cut out?

Roel de Vringer Senior Member Posts: 663	Electric Handbrake Apr 25, 2017 6:32:21 GMT Charlie Freeman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Roel de Vringer on Apr 25, 2017 6:32:21 GMT Alan & Charlie: I'm sure you'll find some warning device that will overcome the noise of your exhausts... www.e2s.com/information/bex-explosion-and-flame-proof-signals Good Luck!! RandY

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Electric Handbrake Apr 25, 2017 6:37:54 GMT Charlie Freeman likes this

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Apr 24, 2017 7:11:15 GMT Michel Mousset said:

Wow, what high tech Cobras you have: electric handbrake and even a warning light!

AND they have a mobile phone to warn each other if they forget the handbrake... LOL

RandY

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Electric Handbrake Apr 25, 2017 9:34:03 GMT Charlie Freeman likes this

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Post by Alan Browse on Apr 25, 2017 9:34:03 GMT

Apr 25, 2017 6:32:21 GMT Roel de Vringer said:

Alan & Charlie:

I'm sure you'll find some warning device that will overcome the noise of your exhausts...

www.e2s.com/information/bex-explosion-and-flame-proof-signals

Good Luck!!

RandY

That's a very useful post Roel. I'm just wiring in an "indicators on" buzzer - if I find I can't hear it at speed, I'm sure I can find room in the boot for one of those sirens!

I'm hoping to complete the wiring work today, so I can then hopefully get cracking on your route maps!

Alan

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Post by Charlie Freeman on Apr 23, 2017 11:31:50 GMT

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