how to fit handbrake to porsche brakes?

[tom'72]

Here's my setup

stock vw bug hubs machined to fit porsche 996 GT3 discs and calipers.

Now the problem is, I have no idea how to make the handbrake work with this setup, I'd prefer not to go with a hydraulic handbrake if possible.

Does anyone have any pics or helpful info on how the handbrake setup works on a 996 GT3.

Any help is appreciated really.

pics of the setup:
Front
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/844000-844999/844382_159.jpg

rear buildup pics
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/844000-844999/844382_182.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/844000-844999/844382_184.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/844000-844999/844382_183.jpg

[ricola]

One option would be to fit an aftermarket handbrake conversion kit. Marlin (UK kit car company) have a patented one that should do the trick

[dirk.Gysbrechts]

http://www.isa-racing.de/20091/webseiten/Seite-081.htm

[evilC]

How wide is the disc (rotor)? You might be able to use a Wilwood mechanical caliper: http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_588&products_id=8312
Alternatively fit a plain disc between the inner CV and the gearbox and mount the mechanical caliper on a cradle over the gearbox.

[tom'72]

Thanks for the info guys.

I've emailed Marin about their kit, seems to be the best and easiest solution.
I hope they'll be able to help me out.

[tom'72]

Unfortunately Marlin doesn't have a suitable kit for me so the search continues.

[Xellex]

Going through the MBT catalogue, after I saw the MBT 1303 that Wally posted, I noticed this pic. Maybe they can come up with a similar setup for you.

[ricola]

Unfortunately Marlin doesn't have a suitable kit for me so the search continues.

From memory it was an incredibly simple design that I´m sure you could do as a one off...

[tom'72]

I'll try to find some good pics of the kit, maybe I can have something similar made up locally.

[Simon]

Going through the MBT catalogue, after I saw the MBT 1303 that Wally posted, I noticed this pic. Maybe they can come up with a similar setup for you.
That looks like the Brembo handbrake caliper used on expensive (super)cars, which not only weighs more than 2 kg but also costs more than $ 200 :/

[Steve C]

Hi

What about getting a simple caliper from the rear of a Mazda etc that has handbrake setup built in.

Steve

[tom'72]

The main problem will be (just like with the willwood setup) that the disc is very thick and the caliper will not go over it?.

I'll have a look at the wreckers to find one?

Anyone know of other car types that use a caliper for a handbrake?
I know Aston Martin uses it but price will be high I think.

[Arnoud]

Hi!

Just checked the website of Hi-Spec Brakes:

http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/calipers/sva_spot.htm

Greets,Arnoud Hendriks

[Simon]

Hi!

Just checked the website of Hi-Spec Brakes:

http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/calipers/sva_spot.htm

Greets,Arnoud Hendriks

Not saying it is, but it seems to be just as crappy as the Wilwood spot-caliper
http://info.wilwood.com/CaliperSubCatDtl.aspx?subcatname=Mech%20Spot&minorname=Billet%20Spot%20Caliper

The new combined handbrake calipers from Hi-Spec could be an option though