oakesy Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Land Rover 110 1988 3.5 v8 Odd question or maybe a lightbulb moment for some budding inventor . I have a problem being tall 6'3" to be precise with the Handbrake digging or restricting my limited comfort. Has there been any improvement with later models also is there a way of modifying my original setup for better comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 A popular mod is to use a disco/range handbrake and mount it on top of the seatbox to the left of the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdycat Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hi I have just completed this mod and it works just great. http://www.reedx.net/landrover/mods/handbrake/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakesy Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hi I have just completed this mod and it works just great. http://www.reedx.net/landrover/mods/handbrake/index.htm :D I like that. Would there be any restriction if I moved my original handbrake to the ones pictured in the modification. Or does it necessary need to be a Range Rover / Disco for cosmetic appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 The Range Rove lever is black. The Discovery one blue. All you have to do is drill two holes. Unless you have a large girth you should be fine. Even the cable should fit. Just follow the instructions on Colins site. The poctures are of my Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakesy Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Good then I will look into my moneybox and order a range rover handbrake soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 should be able to find one on ebay, rather than buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I've got one doing nothing if you are in the midlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakesy Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Landmannn I am in North Manchester. Does the Range Rover Handle have to be specific IE classic or later model okay. Also where is the best supplier to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-disco Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Hi All, Is there any reason why you cannot move the Defender handbrake lever to that location? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Hi All, Is there any reason why you cannot move the Defender handbrake lever to that location? Dave The defender handbrake acts the oposite way to a conventional side mounted one. so if you mounted it horizontal you'd have to push it down to put the brake on. - not so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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