Long "Knux" Hydraulic Handbrake Kit
Powerful, reliable handbrake!
- Choose your master cylinder : AP Racing, Wilwood or standard
- Vertical use only
- "knuckles style" handle
- Optional hoses for quick and safe assembly
- Total handle length : 63 cm
- Compatible with Nissan S13, S14, S15, Skyline, BMW E30, E36, AE86...
"Knux" Hydraulic Handbrake Package Specification
When drifting, OE cable handbrakes quickly reach their limit, especially as speeds increase and if your vehicle has larger tyres. A hydraulic handbrake is the effective, long term solution.
This handbrake gets its name from his "knuckle style" handle. It uses a 0.625" master cylinder, providing power and reliability to your rear brake calipers.
By providing independent hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes, it gives quick and accurate braking, locking them far more efficiently than a cable system. It also features a locking mechanism that can act as a temporary parking brake (when queuing for a run, for example). It must not be used unattended.
Which Master Cylinder to Choose ?
Our hydraulic handbrake kits are supplied with standard master cylinders, suitable for common use on most vehicles (road, trackday). For heavu duty use, in competition, with a very torquey engine and very wide or semi-slick tires, we recommend opting for a higher range from Wilwood or AP Racing (optional above).
The ideal diameter of a master cylinder is often the subject of much debate, while the answer is very simple: there is no ideal diameter! Every driver and every vehicle is different. Without going into great theoretical explanations, remember that the larger the diameter of the master cylinder, the more liquid it moves when you pull it: the stroke of the lever will therefore be shorter and firmer, the effort to be provided by your arm will be higher. It can be difficult to properly dose braking in these conditions. On the contrary, with a small diameter master cylinder, the stroke will be longer, the lever easier to pull, and more dosable.
Generally speaking, a diameter between 15.8 mm and 19.1 mm is a good compromise for all uses. Otherwise, do not hesitate to contact our technical staff for more precise information, especially if you are using large multi-piston calipers. Several master cylinders are available in our braking section, offering many variations in diameter, with or without brake fluid reservoir for separate calipers dedicated to the handbrake.
For quick, easy and safe mounting, select the optional hose kit above!
With the above hose kit, fitment will be direct on the vast majority of cars used for drifting (Nissan S13, S14, S15, Skyline, BMW E30, E36, AE86...). The hoses provided simply replace your stock rear brake line, and add the handbrake assembly into the middle. They connect at the front to the master cylinder/ABS unit and into the rear caliper T-piece at the rear of the car. See the picture below for a diagram.
Hose and fitting specifications
Output hose (180 cm) :
x1 male 3/8" banjo
x1 male 3/8" convex to M10 concave
"Line Lock" output hose (180 cm) : same as above, including a 1/4 turn valve directly connected, ideal for shutting off your rear hydraulic brake circuit.
Input hose (165 cm) :
x1 male 3/8" convex to M10 concave
x1 male 3/8" convex to 7/16" concave
Hydraulic Handbrake Circuit Schematic (without ABS)
Hydraulic Handbrake Circuit Schematic (with ABS)
If you have any questions regarding a hydraulic handbrake installation, do not hesitate to contact us!
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Customer Reviews 48 customer reviews
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 14/09/2023 by Christophe C.Top produits
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 15/07/2022 by Aurelien V.Presque un peu long pour une e46 compact meme sans la console centrale. Mais belle finition a voir apres une belle journee d'utilisation
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 19/04/2021 by Jérôme P.Perfect
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 12/01/2020 by JORDAN M.Nikel
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 30/12/2019 by Chloe C.Super
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 17/10/2019 by JeanBernard H.Quick installation
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 17/03/2019 by Frederic A.very good
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 15/12/2018 by Chloe M.Very good
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 07/11/2018 by Enzo T.Super quality
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 17/07/2018 by jonathan f.very good material, already installed in my car, I give the same in the car to my wife
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 17/07/2018 by jonathan f.very good material, already installed in my car, I give the same in the car to my wife
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 13/03/2016 by samuel a.very good
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 15/10/2015 by Arnaud D.Good quality
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 01/06/2015 by DAMIEN F.Very good value for money
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 20/05/2015 by regis h.Nice but you have to think about the hoses
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 29/04/2015 by ludovic m.Highest quality
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 19/04/2015 by manuiva h.Beautiful finish
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 13/04/2015 by RUBAT J.quick and easy assembly, perfect quality!
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 13/04/2015 by Yannick C.Quality product, easy to assemble and purge Ras
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 08/10/2014 by JeanPhilippe U.To put in all the hands!
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 07/09/2014 by Kevin P.Perfect for raw entry
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 06/07/2014 by RENALD M.not yet mounted but everything looks perfect
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 17/06/2014 by Vitor G.Perfect product and very good quality nothing to say
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 17/06/2014 by romain l.Very good product, fast installation and good value for money
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 08/04/2014 by Kevin D.Quality and assembly nickel.
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 26/02/2014 by Benjamin J.This is my first hydraulic handbrake so I have no point of comparison. That said, the whole thing looks very well made. Adjusting the lever position only takes a few minutes.
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 16/02/2014 by Dorian L.Super quality I recommend it!
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 13/02/2014 by cyril b.at first sight the lever looks solid as well as the support (does not twist when used). the use of the latter will allow me a more honest opinion
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 10/02/2014 by damien l.Very good.
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 06/02/2014 by jean.pierre S.good with extension=extra
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 21/01/2014 by romuald b.Impec
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 01/01/2014 by LUDOVIC E.yes already recommended ideal product flexible long enough easy to assemble.
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star star star star starProduct ordered on 08/12/2013 by sonny l.Not really satisfied for the price of the hydraulic hoses and it lacked an adapter for mounting on bmw e30 with abs, seen on the phone it's fixed :D
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 23/12/2021 by Taton T.Merci
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 08/10/2018 by mickael g.Handle too long
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 16/03/2018 by benjamin d.Perfect length
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 31/10/2016 by dimitri v.A little complicated to install but the kit itself is good
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 20/07/2016 by jean philippe v.well
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 14/12/2015 by philippe D.Well
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 17/01/2015 by arnaud F.excellent product
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 08/09/2014 by gaetan p.super
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 04/09/2014 by Sebastien R.satisfied
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 13/08/2014 by jerome k.good quality material, nice finish
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 11/08/2014 by christophe B.Product conforms to my expectations. Easy to assemble, robust construction.
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 10/06/2014 by jeremy g.Conforming product
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 21/05/2014 by david d.Quality
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 11/01/2014 by Gael B.Pretty good quality for the price.
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star star star star star_borderProduct ordered on 28/11/2013 by fabien V.VERY GOOD
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