Racing Hand Brakes
- Wilwood®2.36" Offset Disc/Drum2.36" Offset Disc/Drum by Wilwood®. In Wilwood have all the necessary accessories and replacement parts to keep your brake system working like clockwork. Engineered from high strength aluminum alloy and finished with e-coat finish.Optimum brake performance, balance and heat dissipationImproves your vehicle's handling$20.78 - $401.03
- Lokar®Steel Floor Mount Emergency Hand BrakeSteel Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake by Lokar®. The Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake is designed after the automotive industry standard. Ratchet cut gear plate and lock are heat treated for strength and safety. Special feature...The highest level of quality and craftsmanshipDeveloped with modern technology and innovation$231.95 - $241.95
- Lokar®Steel Transmount Emergency Hand BrakeSteel Transmount Emergency Hand Brake by Lokar®. Transmount Emergency Hand Brake is designed after the automotive industry standard. Ratchet cut gear plate and lock are heat treated for strength and safety. The geometrical design of the...The highest level of quality and craftsmanshipDeveloped with modern technology and innovation$299.95
- Wilwood®Hand Brake Lever AssemblyHand Brake Lever Assembly by Wilwood®. Wilwood handbrake lever assemblies provide a lightweight, high-leverage component for drift cars, drag race cars and rally cars or any application where hand-actuation of one or more brake calipers...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$173.20 - $320.77
- Lokar®Steel Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake (XEHB-7000F)Steel Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake (XEHB-7000F) by Lokar®. The Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake is designed after the automotive industry standard. Ratchet cut gear plate and lock are heat treated for strength and safety. Special...The highest level of quality and craftsmanshipDeveloped with modern technology and innovation$231.95
- Lokar®Steel Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake (EHB-7000F)Steel Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake (EHB-7000F) by Lokar®. The Floor Mount Emergency Hand Brake is designed after the automotive industry standard. Ratchet cut gear plate and lock are heat treated for strength and safety. Special...The highest level of quality and craftsmanshipDeveloped with modern technology and innovation$241.95
- Lokar®Billet Aluminum Under Dash Emergency Hand Brake (EHB-9200)Billet Aluminum Under Dash Emergency Hand Brake by Lokar®. Lokar's Under-the-Dash Hand Operated Emergency Brake gives you ease of operation along with a clean, out of the way emergency brake. There are no cables entering through the...Adjustable from 11" to 15" firewall to dashLength of the arm measures 13" from the pivot point to the bottom of the grip$517.95
- Lokar®Steel Transmount Emergency Hand Brake (EHB-7011)Steel Transmount Emergency Hand Brake (EHB-7011) by Lokar®. Transmount Emergency Hand Brake is designed after the automotive industry standard. Ratchet cut gear plate and lock are heat treated for strength and safety. The geometrical...The highest level of quality and craftsmanshipDeveloped with modern technology and innovation$299.95
- Wilwood®Dual Hand Brake Lever Assembly (340-14744)Dual Hand Brake Lever Assembly (340-14744) by Wilwood®. Wilwood handbrake lever assemblies provide a lightweight, high-leverage component for drift cars, drag race cars and rally cars or any application where hand-actuation of one or...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$320.77
No matter what type of racing you are doing, your one and only goal is to be the first crossing the finish line leaving all other racers in a cloud of dust. Just pushing the gas pedal to the floor isn’t enough to achieve that goal. Experienced racers use various driving techniques like heel-toe shifting, accelerating, and many others that allow for improving handling, lap time, etc. Drifting is one of the most often used techniques. It allows for quick turning tight corners or returning to the race track in case you go off it without losing too much speed. Racers typically use their hand brakes to initiate that drift.
Hand brakes can lock the rear wheels. If you use them while driving, a large amount of weight will be transferred to the front tires increasing their adhesion to the road surface. At the same time, the rear wheels will be very light and able to easily swing around. Compared to the primary braking system, hand brakes have fewer components. Typically, they consist of an intermediate lever available in multiple types and steel cables. To guarantee effective performance, all components should be in their peak condition and capable of withstanding the extreme heat generated from stopping a car at high speeds.
Nowadays, aftermarket manufacturers offer a vast range of hand brakes to meet the specifications of different makes and models and various racers’ needs and wishes. They come in two main types: mechanical and hydraulic. The latter ones are the most common choice among racers. And there is a number of reasons for it. First of all, they have no cables that can stretch and/or go out of adjustment. In addition, hydraulic hand brakes are easier to engage when the engine is running and the wheels turn at a high speed.