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BMW E46 Hidden Hydraulic Handbrake in Original Location

This E46 hidden hydraulic handbrake goes exactly where the original handbrake sits in your BMW 3 Series E46. The interior therefore stays calm and almost standard, while you do have a hydraulic handbrake that locks the rear wheels through the brake system. Intended for drift and rally. Please note: the original handbrake comes out and this handbrake has no ratchet, so after fitting the car no longer has a parking brake.

Because the lever is short, it takes a bit more force than a vertical handbrake with a long lever. That is why it comes with an extension that you put on or take off again in no time. This way you turn it into a vertical handbrake on track.

Key benefits of the E46 hidden hydraulic handbrake

• Sits in the place of the original handbrake, so hardly visible in the interior
• Removable extension for a vertical lever on track
• Mounting holes that match the original holes in the centre tunnel
• Locks the rear wheels through the brake system
• Suitable for a separate brake circuit with its own calipers
• Made for drift and rally
• Weight about 1.98 kg

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46

• BMW 3 Series E46, mounted in place of the original handbrake
• On some versions the plastic inside of the tunnel has to be trimmed slightly

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0116
• Type: hydraulic handbrake, hidden mounting in the original location
• Mounting: in the original holes of the centre tunnel
• Included: removable extension for a vertical lever
• Ratchet: none (the lever does not stay pulled on by itself)
• Required, not included: brake line fittings 3/8″ UNF and 7/16″ UNF
• Weight: 1.98 kg

Installation and delivery

The original handbrake has to come out. You then fix the E46 hidden hydraulic handbrake in the existing holes in the centre tunnel. Depending on the equipment, you have to trim the plastic parts on the inside of the tunnel a little; you will not see anything of this from the outside. Please note: this handbrake has no ratchet and therefore does not work as a parking brake.

For the brake lines you need fittings with 3/8″ UNF and 7/16″ UNF thread. These are not included. The handbrake can also be used as a completely separate brake circuit; we recommend fitting it to separate calipers. Bleed the system carefully after connecting it and test that it works on a closed-off site.

For a separate circuit you can choose the E46 dual caliper brackets. You will find other versions in our hydraulic handbrakes category.

A standard-looking interior on the road, a vertical drift handbrake in a few seconds on track.

Why choose an E46 hidden hydraulic handbrake?

A large vertical handbrake stands out and gets in the way if you also drive the car normally on the road. This version disappears in the place of the original lever and only gets its extension when you go out on track. Because it fits the existing holes, you do not have to drill or weld in the tunnel.

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep the original handbrake?

No. The E46 hidden hydraulic handbrake goes in the place of the original one, so that has to come out.

Does the handbrake have a ratchet?

No, the E46 hidden hydraulic handbrake has no ratchet. The lever does not stay pulled on by itself. Because the original handbrake comes out, the car no longer has a parking brake after fitting. Keep this in mind if the car is also used on public roads.

Which fittings do I need?

Brake line fittings with 3/8″ UNF and 7/16″ UNF thread. These are not included.

Do I have to drill holes in the tunnel?

No, the mounting holes match the original holes in the centre tunnel. On some versions you only trim the plastic inside of the tunnel slightly.

Why is there an extension included?

The short lever takes more force than a long vertical handbrake. With the extension you turn it into a vertical lever, and you take it off again when you are done.

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.