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Description

BMW E36 Handbrake Extender for Original Handbrake

You slide this handbrake extender over the original handbrake lever of your BMW E36 or E36 Compact. It makes the lever longer, so you can grab the handbrake faster and more easily while drifting. It is a mechanical accessory and therefore not a hydraulic handbrake.

The extender is an affordable solution for anyone who wants to learn to drift in winter or on a practice day without fitting a hydraulic system straight away. You simply use the car’s existing handbrake.

Key benefits of the E36 handbrake extender

• Longer lever that is easier to grab while drifting
• Fits the original handbrake of the E36 and E36 Compact
• Easy to fit: slide it on and twist it into the original tabs
• No hydraulic conversion needed, you keep the standard system
• Budget-friendly aid for learning to drift, for example in winter
• Black version with textured grip

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E36 with the original mechanical handbrake

• BMW 3 Series E36
• BMW 3 Series E36 Compact

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0210
• Type: extension for the original handbrake lever, not hydraulic
• Colour: black
• Fixing: slide over the lever and twist it into the original tabs
• Requirement: the handbrake release button must be screwed in all the way
• Weight: 0.50 kg

Installation and delivery

Fitting it takes no time at all. First screw the handbrake release button in all the way, otherwise the extender will not work. Then slide the E36 handbrake extender over the original lever and twist it towards you so that it locks onto the tabs that are already in the car.

Bear in mind that the braking force depends entirely on the condition of your own handbrake. If the brake shoes, cables or drums are worn, adjust them properly or replace them first. The braking force cannot be compared with that of a hydraulic handbrake. If you want to take that step later, take a look in our hydraulic handbrake category or under brakes and hydraulic handbrakes.

A longer lever on your existing handbrake: a simple way to start drifting in an E36.

Why choose this E36 handbrake extender?

Not everyone wants to fit a hydraulic handbrake straight away for a first drift season. With this extender, you make the standard handbrake of your E36 more usable, for little money and without drilling or sawing. If the rest of your handbrake is in good order, you quickly have a handy lever for practice days and winter drives.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a hydraulic handbrake?

No. This handbrake extender is an extension for the original, mechanical handbrake of the E36. The braking force comes from your existing system.

How do I fit the E36 handbrake extender?

Screw the release button in all the way, slide the extender over the lever and twist it towards you until it is held in the original tabs.

Does it also fit an E36 Compact?

Yes, the handbrake extender is suitable for the E36 and the E36 Compact.

Does the car brake harder with this handbrake extender?

The braking effect depends on the condition of your handbrake. A well-adjusted handbrake with parts in good condition works best. Do not expect the force of a hydraulic handbrake.

Why does the extender not work on my car?

Check that the handbrake release button is fully screwed in. Without that, the extension will not work.

What should I check before I go drifting?

Check that the handbrake cables are properly adjusted and that the brake shoes in the drums still have enough thickness. First test the handbrake calmly in a safe, closed-off area before you use it in a corner.

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.