I've got 7" cooper discs on rear of my mini [don,t ask] any body got ideas for a hand brake set up ?

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16v, twin cam, 'a'series, cooper S replica,3x dcoe webers,Around 200 HP and heaps of torque

hydraulic handbrake or the tiny willwood mechanical calipers

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Too many cars, and too little time.

go-kart caliper + cable + bmx lever + drift spec cable tie lol

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120bhp with 450kg just fun waiting to happen

We were prob. drunk when we set it up last and thought this will be a good idea

Sorry... I have to ask... KAD kit? Or is this something you have engineered...? Can u adjust the brake bias.?

honda civic/crx caliper - integral handbrake and fits under a 10" mini wheel

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Hmmm, sounds like a lot of effort for little gain... definitely lighter and would look cool...

something i,ve engineered. have minispares adjustable valve

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16v, twin cam, 'a'series, cooper S replica,3x dcoe webers,Around 200 HP and heaps of torque

You could fit an electric brake lock. Fits into the hydraulic line and works via a 12 v actuator. From what I understand you flick a switch and apply the brakes... The brake lock act as a one way hydraulic valve, therefore holding pressure in the circuit after you take your foot off. There are a number of companies. Maybe try mico.com, not sure of cost but probably not too expensive.. Anyway... That's what I would do

Line lockers and hydraulic handbrakes are not legal as parking brakes for road use. (but line lockers are very effective anti theft devices)

i,ll chase up the honda option ,any help with appropriate mods would be helpfull

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16v, twin cam, 'a'series, cooper S replica,3x dcoe webers,Around 200 HP and heaps of torque

Can we find out why you chose to use Cooper disc brakes on the rear? and a pic please?

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the car has an engine in the boot [there are photo,s on this site at recent mini show, brg car ] cooper 7" setup is slightly narrower than 7.5". i,ll put some photo,s up when i work out how.i,m told the car was on fletch,s program dunno how much detail is visible

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16v, twin cam, 'a'series, cooper S replica,3x dcoe webers,Around 200 HP and heaps of torque

I loved that car. It must go like stink!

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I have recollection of hearing about a twin engined moke the military used on carrier platforms.

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It's easy once you know how.

yeah me too,probably had drums which would make h/brake easy,but engineer is saying discs, wondering if honda caliper could be adapted to mini swivel hub ,has anybody tried?

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16v, twin cam, 'a'series, cooper S replica,3x dcoe webers,Around 200 HP and heaps of torque