# s13 handbrake relocation **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 1, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330 "2008-04-01T21:58:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lopez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a9adbd/32.png) [@lopez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lopez)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/1 "2008-04-01T21:58:50Z")
Hey fellas, I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds the postion of the s13 handbrakes annoying? I was wondering if anyones got any info on doing a relocation, I like the location of the Z32 brakes, how it sits away from my right leg. I’ve yet to found a clear image or link to someone whos done something like this (at this point I’m sure every mod’s been attempted). I’m willing to cut into my centerconsole and rebuild which will probably be necessary. If anyones got a link or something that’ll help lemme know. Thanks- lopez ---
**Author:** ![Heatw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/cdc98d/32.png) [@Heatw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Heatw)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/2 "2008-04-02T03:22:51Z")
jdm console + hand brake = hand brake on the passenger side… ---
**Author:** ![lopez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a9adbd/32.png) [@lopez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lopez)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/3 "2008-04-02T04:57:24Z")
hehe, thanks ted, but im looking to do more than just a jdm console + handbrake swap. e-brakes are mechincal correct? like the cable is tightened when pulled? if that’s all there is to it, then i just wanna move mine over, and get it cleanly into the console like a z32, rx7 etc. ---
**Author:** ![Solarian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solarian/32/5514_2.png) [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/4 "2008-04-02T05:50:07Z")
How would you get it cleanly if your console is not shaped to accept it on the passenger side? I never got why people insist on re-inventing the wheel when there’s a perfect OEM quality one available for cheap. You will not do a better job than Nissan, I can bet anything on that. ---
**Author:** ![lopez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a9adbd/32.png) [@lopez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lopez)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/5 "2008-04-02T08:53:54Z")
> [@it runs but not long, update, read last post](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/it-runs-but-not-long-update-read-last-post/16442/17): > > How would you get it cleanly if your console is not shaped to accept it on the passenger side? I never got why people insist on re-inventing the wheel when there’s a perfect OEM quality one available for cheap. You will not do a better job than Nissan, I can bet anything on that. i agree, im not going to do a better job then nissan, but this stupid handbrake is like the tags in your shirts that just give you that iche and you can’t help it so you cut the damn thing off, same situation for me, it just annoys me plain and simple. i’ll do the relocation, and i’ll cusomize and refinish my center console. i know i’ll be happy with it, thats all that matters. ---
**Author:** ![sil8t](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@sil8t](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sil8t)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/6 "2008-04-02T10:44:12Z")
go hydrualic. ---
**Author:** ![CrypticNissan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/crypticnissan/32/5663_2.png) [@CrypticNissan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CrypticNissan)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/7 "2008-04-02T11:05:49Z")
why move it… i love the location… try using the ebrake on a 93 accord then you will know hell… ---
**Author:** ![lopez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a9adbd/32.png) [@lopez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lopez)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/8 "2008-04-02T11:33:58Z")
> [@sil8t"](#): > > go hydrualic. hehe that was my other option, but im not no pro ---
**Author:** ![Lucas180](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lucas180/32/5556_2.png) [@Lucas180](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lucas180)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/9 "2008-04-02T15:23:16Z")
Yeah…why move it i find it in a good lacation…i mean i hit my knee on it sometimes but for driving its in a good place lol. ---
**Author:** ![darkside240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkside240sx/32/5649_2.png) [@darkside240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/darkside240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/10 "2008-04-02T15:56:09Z")
anyone that knows how to fiberglass could easily make you a console that would accept the e-brake! make it to the way you want it, if u don’t smoke, then what do u need an ashtray for?? put a fucking cup holder in there!! i hate burning my nutz on Tim Horton’s!! might cost more, but it would be well worth not roasting your nutz!! ---
**Author:** ![3VoL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/dfb087/32.png) [@3VoL](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/3VoL)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/11 "2008-04-02T16:06:32Z")
I see a lot of drifters that change the handle only and make it bigger and bend it out more, but were talking about a pure drift car. ---
**Author:** ![spilner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@spilner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spilner)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/12 "2008-04-02T17:14:21Z")
get a buick, then the parking brake will be on the floor. 240 h brakes are nice and close so you can reef them while you driftousss ---
**Author:** ![snowboard\_240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboard_240sx/32/5519_2.png) [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2008, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-handbrake-relocation/114330/13 "2008-04-02T17:30:18Z")
well from what ive gathered. You already have the answer. Get a JDM centre console. Direct link to image of a z32 interior. and the handbrake is on the right side instead of left [![](http://images.turbomagazine.com/features/0204tur_11z+1993_nissan_300zx_twin_turbo+interior_view.jpg) ](http://images.turbomagazine.com/features/0204tur_11z+1993_nissan_300zx_twin_turbo+interior_view.jpg) you have said in ur posts u want it just like the z32. and well, thats exactly how the z32 would be set up. Ur just gonna have to modify the position the only other thing i can think of is. u want a z32 centre console instead of urs? and if so why?