#HYDRAULIC HAND BRAKE KIT FREE#

See the third product picture for an example of the bulkhead locations. If you are unsure, trace the rear brake lines underneath the car to see if they are single or dual - that is the most obvious way to tell.īulkhead Locations - The E36 and E46 drilling locations for the bulkheads on Inline and Standalone Hydro Handbrake Brake Line Kits is at least 24' apart, and 1-2' back from the start of the flat portion behind the rear seats. These are the ports you will connect to for an Inline / Single Rear Caliper Handbrake Brake Line Kit. Click here to read more!Ĭhassis Fitment Notes - BMW E46's are equipped with 2x rear hardlines from the M12x1.0 and M10x1.0 ABS ports.

#HYDRAULIC HAND BRAKE KIT FREE#

We guarantee a leak free start up if this product is installed correctly.īBE means Brake Booster Eliminator and OEMC means OE Master Cylinder (stock).īe sure to check the Chase Bays Hydro Handbrake. We use the best components in the industry and we pressure test every line we assemble. The kit uses -3AN stainless steel braided, Teflon PTFE lined, black PVC coated lines. If you ever change from inline to standalone setup, you will just connect the rear brake line(s) in the engine bay and at calipers like you had before, and then use this existing kit to connect to your new calipers. This does eliminate the entire hardline that runs under the chassis and the lines that currently connect to your calipers. We use bulkhead fittings to pass thru the chassis metal so either smoke or weather doesn't have another path to get into the cabin. It will then run from the Handbrake OUT section to the back of the car directly to the calipers. Then in either scenario it goes to the Handbrake IN side. It starts at the factory master cylinder OR if you have the Chase Bays Brake Line Relocation for Brake Booster Eliminator it starts at the Bias Valve OUT side. Essentially creates a detour for the fluid. Inline / Pass Thru Type - This is to be plumbed between the existing rear brake line to lock up the existing rear calipers on each side. We sell a Dual Rear Caliper Bracket Kit! Click here to view. It goes directly from the Handbrake Master Cylinder to the secondary calipers on the rear knuckles. Stand Alone Type - This is to be paired with dual rear caliper setup or stand alone rear braking system. The Chase Bays Hydro Hand Brake Line Kit is designed for those who want to easily plumb a hydraulic hand brake into their BMW E46 chassis.

'Line Lock' output hose (180 cm) : same as above, including a 1/4 turn valve directly connected, ideal for shutting off your rear hydraulic brake circuit. X1 male 3/8' banjo x1 male 3/8' convex to M10 concave They connect at the front to the master cylinder/ABS unit and into the rear caliper T-piece at the rear of the car. The hoses provided simply replace your stock rear brake line, and add the handbrake assembly into the middle. With the above hose kit, fitment will be direct on the vast majority of cars used for drifting (Nissan S13, S14, S15, Skyline, BMW E30, E36, AE86.). It must not be used unattended.įor quick, easy and safe mounting, select the optional hose kit above! It also features a locking mechanism that can act as a temporary parking brake (when queuing for a run, for example). The support and mechanism are made entirely of aluminium, and are particularly robust whilst remaining smooth to use.īy providing independent hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes, it gives quick and accurate braking, locking them far more efficiently than a cable system. It uses a 0.75' master cylinder, providing power and reliability to your rear brake calipers. The basic handbrake can be used in both horizontal or vertical positions, simply be re-orientating the handle. A hydraulic handbrake is the effective, long term solution. When drifting, OE cable handbrakes quickly reach their limit, especially as speeds increase and if your vehicle has larger tyres.

Hydraulic hand brake kit