This will ensure you get the most consistent handbrake feel possible.
#WILWOOD HANDBRAKE FREE#
Cable Driven HandbrakesĪ good cable-driven stock handbrake can be just as effective as a hydro and it's free (minus the cost of the car.) It is still good practice to use the same methods as stated above to warm your rear brake pads up. If you are street driving your vehicle to the track this means that in most cases by the time you get to the track your brakes will already have a good amount of heat in them. Do the same acceleration and braking method as above but use the foot brake to slow the car down. Since the handbrake is tied into the existing brakes on the vehicle just using the brakes normally can also warm up the rear pads. Simply accelerate to a moderate speed and use only the handbrake to slow the vehicle back down. The first being the same as stated above. There are two ways to warm up an inline handbrake. This being the case it is just as important to warm up your rear brake pads before attempting to use the handbrake. In most cases, inline hydraulic handbrakes take a bit more effort to actuate than a dual caliper handbrake. These are a great option for those looking to have the consistency of a hydraulic handbrake but at a price that won't break the bank. Since you are using the vehicle's existing brake system there is no need to purchase secondary calipers or caliper brackets. Inline Handbrakeįrom a cost perspective, an inline handbrake is much cheaper than a dual caliper handbrake. Repeating this step around 6 times will ensure your pads are warm and ready to function as they are designed. The best and easiest way to warm your pads up on a dual caliper set up is to simply accelerate in a straight line to a moderate speed and use only the handbrake to slow the vehicle back down. Failure to do this can result in the handbrake not functioning and on a track, with a fast entry or walls, this could be bad for you and your vehicle. This means you MUST manually warm your handbrake pads up before hitting the track. Because the calipers for this handbrake set up are not linked with the vehicle's main braking system the pads will not get warmed up when applying the foot brake. These handbrakes, however, require special attention before hitting the track.
#WILWOOD HANDBRAKE DRIVERS#
These are the type of handbrakes that most professional drivers use as they are extremely consistent and allow left foot braking while actuating the handbrake giving the driver maximum control over the vehicle. Dual Caliper HandbrakeĪ dual caliper handbrake installation involves installing a secondary rear set of calipers on a vehicle. This article will go over the two types of handbrakes and proper warm-up techniques before hitting the track. One of the most common modifications to any drift car is a hydraulic handbrake. This listing includs a CNC alloy handle.How To: Install, Setup, Use, and Maintain a Hydraulic Handbrakeĭrifting is one of the fastest-growing motorsports in the world. *Please note the blue handle pictured is not included. Please see other listings for braided lines and dual caliper brackets to match. Utilises a quality Wilwood stand alone 5/8" internal reservoir master cylinder. See our other listing for the kit that includes brake lines. With the alloy handbrake handle the whole unit is lightweight although very strong after a significant amount of FEA to ensure loads were evenly distributed across the handbrake assembly. Brake lines are not included. The GKTECH V2 hydraulic handbrake assembly is a pull type to be located in front of the shifter (towards the front of the car).
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