Hand brake for 6 conversion with updated brakes, Build help, newbie Options

[mlwbob37]

Hello 914 World! I am happy to say hello and introduce myself to the 914 World, as I recently became the owner of a '73 914 6 conversion that I found here in the classifieds. It's an original 2.0l car and I have the numbers matching motor in storage. In it's place is a 3.0l out of a '79 911 SC. The car was 95% done and now is a driver and on the streets while I sort out some known and some unknown issues. One of which is I don't have a parking brake any longer due to the installation of some beautiful, updated brake calipers from a Boxter/Cayman and 911 rotors. I have talked to Patrick Motorsports and a few local Bay Area Porsche experts and nobody has an easy or $ reasonable alternative. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!

I have found the Wilwood Rear Brake kit for $3k. I have also found the option to go with OEM 914-6 rear brakes, which is also cost prohibitive. I really don't want to go backwards which is why I am asking all of you for some help.

Much thanks!

Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Cairo94507]

One other possibility might be a hydraulic line-lock type of brake. Might be the least expensive option. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[mepstein]

One other possibility might be a hydraulic line-lock type of brake. Might be the least expensive option. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I’ve always been warned that they aren’t a reliable option. I had one conversion car with M calipers and the tangerine racing kit that worked great. I think Ben had installation issues with his because I sent him the wrong year parts and he had to make some significant modifications to make them work. Probably best to talk to Chris at tangerine to make sure you are using the correct year 911 parts.