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matthewcrump

New Member

• Aug 4, 2013

• #1

I am desperately trying to run a land rover series as a daily, I'm 6 foot 3 and the hand brake and my calf are not friends, has anyone moved or modified the hand brake to make life easier?

thanks

 

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Big Mat

Well-Known Member

• Aug 4, 2013

• #2

You can modify a defender hand brake which is shorter.

You must be sitting funny or have funny shaped legs because i'm 6ft 4ish and heavy built and i find no problems with the hand brake. My leg rests up against it but it aint uncomfortable

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Aug 4, 2013

• #3

or put hand brake in lhd position using cross shaft

 

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arb78

Member

• Aug 4, 2013

• #4

or fit a series 2 hand brake lever

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item48581adc85

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Aug 4, 2013

• #5

arb78 said:

or fit a series 2 hand brake lever

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hmm best idea yet

 

OZAWOZA

Active Member

• Aug 5, 2013

• #6

Easiest thing is to raise the seat a bit to give more leg room so that legs don't have to go out sideways towards the handbrake - just an inch or two makes an amazing amount of difference - plus I also fitted a slightly smaller steering wheel from an austin Maestro to give a bit more leg clearance - works a treat for me

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Aug 5, 2013

• #7

I'm 6'6" and have never had any problems!!