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A hydraulic handbrake as a tuning option?

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A hydraulic handbrake as a tuning option?

What are the advantages of a so-called "Fly off handbrake“And can do this at all legal be used in road traffic? Hydraulic hand brakes are a real miracle for drivers from the “Ralley” and “Drift” motorsport sectors. Because through this you can Drift and steering maneuvers introduced and carried out very precisely and in combination with a Steering angle KIT incredible angles can be achieved while drifting. But what exactly are they Differences to an ordinary handbrake and what are the possible risks of a modification? We have dealt with this topic in more detail and have summarized the most important points here.

How the hydraulic handbrake works

Hand brakes with a conventional one are especially useful in drifting sports cable mostly not sufficient, as either the braking effect is too weak or it is too severely delayed Entry. The conversion to a hydraulic handbrake is often a popular modification because it greatly increases the braking effect and can accelerate more. This feature proves to be very useful when driving on tight corners in drift and rally sport.

A hydraulic handbrake as a tuning option?

Such a handbrake is usually used in the existing brake circuit of the vehicle and causes the immediate blocking of the two rear wheels. To make this possible, however, the brake line responsible for the rear wheels is required interrupted and by a hydraulic handbrake exchanged. This closes the complete brake circuit when actuated and the entire pressure is transferred to the brake pistons of the rear wheels. Generally only one is required for the conversion additional brake cylinder, a Hydraulic line , and a Brake levers necessary.

Tip: The fly-off handbrake can also be installed separately. So without interfering with the existing brake circuit. A set for the conversion includes its own brake caliper, a brake caliper adapter, the fly-off handbrake lever, the brake cylinder, the brake lines (steel braided if possible) and a reservoir.

Differences to an ordinary handbrake?

The point of a hydraulic handbrake is to put the rear wheels on in a short amount of time to block completelyto drive tight or sharp turns or to initiate a drift. In rallying in particular, there are often situations in which several sharp turns occur in a row that have to be negotiated at high speeds. With a handbrake with a cable pull, as it normally occurs in road traffic, the braking power would be too weak and it can therefore only be used to a limited extent for such situations.

Risks and dangers of a hydraulic handbrake?

In addition to the advantage of the increased braking effect, there is also such a conversion Disadvantages. Since the service brake fails while the hydraulic handbrake is actuated, despite a professional conversion no braking effect on the rear wheels be perpetrated. As a result, the driver quickly loses control of his vehicle and can only brake it to a limited extent. If the conversion to such a handbrake was not carried out professionally, there is also the risk of udense sections in the hydraulic system of the braking device. As a result, the entire braking system no longer works.

Are hydraulic brakes street legal?

A hydraulic handbrake as a tuning option?

In general, it is possible for the inspector to convert to a hydraulic handbrake in the vehicle documents is entered. However, for registration discord additionally a so-called "locking parking brake" be available. For this reason, the already installed handbrake should not be removed.

Since the braking device is affected with such a conversion, it is recommended that he only from a specialist workshop is carried out. the proper function The brake is important and it serves both personal safety and that of other road users. A hydraulic handbrake is used in road traffic usable, but the question should be asked whether the conversion is necessary, since the standard handbrake is often more than sufficient.

A hydraulic handbrake as a tuning option?

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