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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 03:14 AM
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E-Brake Handle

I was wondering what everyone is using for their E-brakes, where they got it at, and how they like the set up if used either for drifting or not. I'm in the market for replacing my OEM E-brake handle, and have an issue finding one, let alone with reviews and fitment sizing.
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 12:30 PM
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I don't see a reason to change out the stock one, unless you are doing a custom setup in a different location, and then it becomes all personal preference for a purpose built vehicle.
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Monkman33
I don't see a reason to change out the stock one, unless you are doing a custom setup in a different location, and then it becomes all personal preference for a purpose built vehicle.
My OEM one has taken a lot of abuse and it's no longer once piece, but actually began not just fading, but material reducing.
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 06:33 PM
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I had mine re-covered. There is a guy in Canada that does it. But I am sure there are others.
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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Raw pieces of the parking brake have began to almost decay off over time, it's beyond repair.
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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Check this thread and you'll find some examples:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...our-fd-500901/
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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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I recovered mine in charcoal alcantara from redline goods

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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
I recovered mine in charcoal alcantara from redline goods

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I saw Redline, but those are only covers right? Mine has began to break off, so the cover wouldn't mask it I feel.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Check this thread and you'll find some examples:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...our-fd-500901/

I'll run through it now, thanks!
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:50 AM
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I got this along with the piano black shift **** to match it, and then had a turbo rotor etched into each one. To be honest, it's a bit plain for my taste and I'd rather have one that wasn't all metal like this, but options seem to be kinda limited.

Team Voodoo shift *****
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
I got this along with the piano black shift **** to match it, and then had a turbo rotor etched into each one. To be honest, it's a bit plain for my taste and I'd rather have one that wasn't all metal like this, but options seem to be kinda limited.

Team Voodoo shift *****

Any 90-96 Miata brake handle should work so your options should be much wider.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 10:28 AM
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If your handle is breaking, I'd just get a used replacement for the whole arm, maybe from Fritz. The handle itself doesn't really come off/on cleanly.

The Redline is a cover, mine fit a little loosely, so I wrapped the handle in tape a few times to get a good snug fit.

I had the damndest time figuring out how to do the combo of steering wheel/horn trim, shift ****, and e-brake handle. If you search for Miata handles as Mahjik says, there are more options...

I originally wanted an entirely CF, or polished AL, but I couldn't find any that I really liked, so I reasoned that an e-brake handle isn't really a driver input device in the way that a steering wheel or a shifter is (unless you're a drifter I guess), and thus doesn't warrant such bling, and should blend in more. I found a nice polished, weighted, shift **** and e-brake button combo from Joyfast that have now replaced the Sparco **** and cheap chrome plastic button pictured.

So much of what I found out there either looks cheap, doesn't have a good provision for trimming/attaching the boots, or looks like a ***** or something.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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We installed the Momo e-brake handle in both our FC and FD. I think that they are discontinued, but are available in NOS at a few places. Used the Miata button adapter, Momo A6 adapter


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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 08:53 PM
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OEM Titanium, one of the best imo.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Any 90-96 Miata brake handle should work so your options should be much wider.
Hmmm, maybe I'll do some more searching and see if I can find something I like better.

I saw a shift **** a few years ago that was transparent and had a small rotor inside it. I wish I knew where to find one of those.

I kinda like the shape of the stock e-brake handle, I just wanted a different type of finish. I wonder how hard it would be to get one similar to the stock one machined from a block of aluminum.
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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Still looking, I wish there was an all cf one or if Momo didn't imprint their name so large on everything...
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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I found this and I'm curious as to whether or not it would fit. I feel as it would look great with the rx8 oem shifter.

Miatahandle Redline Accessories Ebrake Handle for at Andy's Auto Sport
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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My titanium ebrake handle :P

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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TonySeagle
My titanium ebrake handle :P

I like the titanium, it just doesn't go with my interior..
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