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BMW E36 Horizontal Hydraulic Handbrake in Original Location, Black

This E36 horizontal hydraulic handbrake fits exactly in the place of the original handbrake and, just like the original, lies horizontally in the centre tunnel. This gives you a fully fledged drift handbrake that stays hidden. The original handbrake comes out and this one takes its place.

The handbrake is intended for E36 drivers who want to drift without a large vertical lever next to the seat. It is fitted with the well-known Daewoo Lanos cylinder.

Key benefits of this E36 horizontal hydraulic handbrake

• Hidden mounting in the place of the original handbrake
• Horizontal, just like the standard lever
• Well-known Daewoo Lanos cylinder
• Can be included in the existing brake system or used as a separate extra brake circuit
• Own mounting holes that line up with the original holes in the tunnel
• Black finish

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E36

• BMW E36

On some E36 trim levels, the plastic parts inside the tunnel have to be trimmed slightly. Nothing of this can be seen from the outside of the tunnel.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0197
• Type: horizontal, hidden hydraulic handbrake
• Cylinder: Daewoo Lanos
• Location: original handbrake position in the centre tunnel
• Mounting: own holes, matching the original tunnel holes
• Ratchet (locking): no
• Colour: black
• Weight: 1.85 kg

Installation and delivery

Remove the original handbrake from the tunnel. The E36 horizontal hydraulic handbrake has its own mounting holes that line up with the original holes in the centre tunnel, so no drilling is needed to mount it. Depending on the trim level, you have to trim the plastic inside of the tunnel slightly. Important: this handbrake has no ratchet, so it does not hold the car as a parking brake.

You can include the cylinder in the existing brake system or build a separate circuit with it. For a separate circuit with its own brake calipers, the E36 adapters for extra brake calipers are useful. Have the brake system bled after installation and test that it works in a safe place. You will find more handbrakes in our hydraulic handbrakes category.

A real drift handbrake that you hardly notice in an E36, because it sits exactly where the original was.

Why choose this E36 horizontal hydraulic handbrake?

A vertical handbrake works well, but it stands out a lot in the interior. This E36 handbrake disappears into the standard location and leaves the outside of the tunnel untouched. The choice between the existing system or a separate circuit makes it suitable for both a simple and an extensive drift build. Do bear in mind that the handbrake has no ratchet: it is intended for use while driving and not as a parking brake.

Frequently asked questions

Does this handbrake have a ratchet?

No. The E36 horizontal hydraulic handbrake has no ratchet, so it does not stay locked in position.

How do I park the car without a ratchet?

You pull a drift handbrake briefly while driving and release it straight away. When parking, put the car in gear and, on a slope, use a wheel chock if needed.

Does the original handbrake have to come out?

Yes. This handbrake replaces the original and goes in the same place.

Do I have to drill holes?

Not for mounting it. The handbrake has its own mounting holes that line up with the original holes in the tunnel.

Which cylinder does it use?

The well-known cylinder (pump) of the Daewoo Lanos.

Can I connect it to the existing brake system?

Yes, or you can build a separate extra brake circuit with it. Adapters for that are available separately.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.