Cheapo Handbrake Spring Upgrade!

[@kurtwashere]

"Nut", "screw", "longer", "extra hard", "hole", "lubricated", "rubber"...damn, this video's got it all. If only I could like more than once.

[@KarlGosling]

lol :)

[@againstall4agsandtrans511]

🫤

[@massbud1]

Hella helpful video. I just got this hand brake a couple days ago for my G29 set up. I'm very new to the Sim Racing World so this video was great help. Definitely subscribing to your channel. Thank you, Sir.

[@KarlGosling]

Glad it helped!

[@meanmonkeygames]

1:12 cat in the cockpit!! cat in the cockpit!!!

[@RetroSnakey]

Thanks for this follow up also! The one I purchased actually came with a pretty heavy load spring so need to change mine. After lubing the entire assembly it's non-squeaky! I did notice that even after compressing the spring as much as I can (the hex hut all the way to the end basically..) I still had a slight amount of deadzone but it's much better than how it came. Keep up the awesome content!

[@7arq1]

Hey bro how can i use the lubing on my handbrake, could you provide me a detailed YT video?

[@speedvr829]

Hi Just fitted the yellow spring and I can confirm it's a massive improvement. Feels as good as my old fanatec handbrake. Cheers Karl.

[@KarlGosling]

No worries! Well worth doing! :)

[@PhilTaylor-de6hk]

Great video mate unfortunately that spring company don't do that size spring now but I've found it somewhere else 👍

[@setthestandardsimracing8689]

Man you're the don just got mine absolutely love it 😀 I'd say its at least double the strength feels a lot lot better to feel how hard you're pulling the handbrake mine came with a yellow spring but its definitely a weaker 1 that comes with it it's around 3mm shorter than the stock spring but worth every penny cheers Karl once again

[@KarlGosling]

No worries, nice little mod! :)

[@scmansfield90]

Absolutely love your content Karl. Sending vibes to you from here in Australia. Keep doing your thing brother

[@KarlGosling]

Thanks so much Shannon! :)

[@breakawa_y]

Interesting, I already have a yellow spring in mine. I have the exact same handbrake but from an Amazon seller. It is not as thick or seemingly strong as your replacements but it is definitely beefier then your stock one.

[@DAPP1J]

Did exactly this when I brought mine I find the stock spring is okay when it's on a table but might try the new spring I've got to grease mine today

[@StevenFurio]

Thanks for this video! Just tried upgrading my handbrake with some old skateboard bushings but didn't like the feel. Going to try these!

[@KarlGosling]

They work well mate.

[@seanmack9207]

I have same handbrake, but I’m going to use the spare Fanatec CSL loadcell rubbers 65,s I have. Main reason just feels nicer than a spring, just need larger outer diameter washers. Great idea though mate.

[@KarlGosling]

Yeah that would work mate! :)

[@foaley77]

Great idea I'll have to try this, paying $50 just for the load cell might be justified now.

[@mirshia5248]

this channel was made for me lol

[@oxygen0069]

Karl is into sim racing and vr , my perfect mix

[@metr0n0me1]

I've found one off these on Ebay claiming to have support for the G29 on Ps5. Has anyone tried this setup? I'm curious to know if it's a simple plug and play into USB then map the handbrake in game. Great video as always Karl! TIA

[@xander7099]

just the video I was looking for, subbed! thanks man.

[@KarlGosling]

Welcome!

[@ChrisCroft77]

Nice, the annoying thing the shipping on that list to Australia is double the cost of the spring. My handbrake dis not squeak like your but there a bit lateral play in the handle. Also default it maxes out at about 75% of the travel

[@foaley77]

Did you find a spring in aus that works?

[@mrtakeaminute6815]

Yeah like 25 dollar shipping, and I couldn't find any others. I found a few but the estimated delivery is about 3 months from now. I'm just gonna do my own DIY on it

[@nopancreasnoproblems]

I really enjoy your videos mate, thanks for sharing! I just ordered a spring, lets see how it goes :)

[@KarlGosling]

Have fun!

[@ItsKagan]

how is it tho?

[@nopancreasnoproblems]

@@ItsKagan it worked fine, I liked the new spring a lot better. I have since upgraded to a Heusinkveld handbrake with a loadcell.

[@gmasse13]

Thanks Karl i will be ordering this asap!

[@CrivRex]

I’m trying to buy them in the US. What exact measurement is it? The eBay seller has multiple size options. I’d like the yellow one.

[@mrtakeaminute6815]

Hey mate would a 10mm ID, 20mm OD, 35mm or 40mm length spring work? As this one you used has shipping over $30 and I found one in AUS but only has those dimensions

[@cfc3972]

just subbed to you Karl , great content! question about that handbrake , how short does the arm go? and what sort of grease would you use? as thinking of picking one up, cheers

[@EricGibson1]

Well damn. I just checked mine as mine looks similar and mine already has a thick yellow spring. Still feels a little easy. Hmmmm. Might still have to try and see.

[@Maddesen]

The nut is actually there to provide preload and thereby increasing the required force to compress the spring. Just tighten the nut, squeezing the spring and you've increased stiffness. I'll try out the yellow spring though. What grease did you use as lube to reduce the squeeking?

[@KarlGosling]

But at the cost of reduced travel mate and it's still not heavy enough, a spring change gives much better results. I had some lithium grease laying around so used that.

[@Maddesen]

@@KarlGosling true. I did manage to tighten it quite a bit without the travel being impacted, but you're right, tighten it enough and you'll loose travel. It seems though when calibrating these handbrakes that the position of the hall sensor is somewhere in the middle of the travel, meaning that full engagement is somewhere near 60-70% of the fully physically engaged position. So the last 30-40% travel provides no extra rudder signal, as it is already at 100%. I picked up four of the ISO springs yesterday and I agree that it's a much stiffer spring than the stock one. Furthermore I added some finger spring washers at the pivot bolt to reduce play at the base of the handle. They do a much better job than the wave washers it came with. Now time will tell how it'll feels in rallycross. Appreciate the video and input 👍🏻

[@alexmar8325]

I ordered an ebrake but windows recognizes as a bunch of Chinese characters (gamepad). Is that normal?

[@R83TV]

Nice one! Might do this :) Thanks Karl

[@Peysohh_]

What are the dimensions of the stock spring?

[@TalooshDaBoss]

You are a lifesaver

[@nelchan2421]

can you make a disassembly video of this Ebay Handbrake

[@KarlGosling]

Sorry mate no, there's nothing to disassemble really.

[@ComaTwins]

Did you ever get the issue with the handle play on the HE handbrake resolved?

[@KarlGosling]

No I've not even emailed them yet! I remember every time I sit down to race and then by the time I'm done I've forgotten again! lol

[@quantametric]

Including shipping that totals $48 aud for one spring 😬

[@DanWhoElse]

Can you flip the handle of these, so it works like a traditional handbrake? Pulling up instead of back.

[@FellowshipOfTheAviatorZ]

I know this is old, but for anyone reading today. Yes, you can.

[@marksscoots8626]

Would a 16mm x 35mm x 8mm spring work? Or maybe a 16mm x 40mm x 8mm spring?

[@paintbox9899]

Hey do you eventually try any of those sizes? only lengths I can find available at moment

[@Vanusk]

Out of which of the coloured springs do you think matches the spring that came with the handbrake?

[@KarlGosling]

None, they are all stronger.

[@camilorodriguez8540]

Really nice video❤

[@KarlGosling]

Glad you liked it

[@speedvr829]

How about a video for turning the lever around?

[@RacingGB]

did you try doing this wanting to mount vertically

[@speedvr829]

@@RacingGB it broke before I had the chance mate. Get yourself a fanatec or another decent brake. Those cheap ebay efforts are a waste of time.

[@BenGranlund]

what i dint have any washers

[@ralexh011]

Anyone have a US alternative? The spring linked costs $30 total to get it to my address in the states

[@scottmorey5395]

Any issues with hall sensor "jitter". The reading I get from the hall sensor is bouncy/shaky.

[@KarlGosling]

Not once calibrated.

[@rubinarawat7290]

What web site to buy it?

[@martinbjorklid3336]

Hos do i stop it from squeaking??

[@KarlGosling]

Lube.

[@ThatGuyJeromeYTC]

@@KarlGosling what areas of the handbrake should I put grease on?

[@RacingGB]

How easy is this to mount to a aluminium profile rig?

[@KarlGosling]

Same as anything mate, just get a couple of t nuts and bolt it on.

[@msrrider43]

anyone think i would be able to use this on a spacro ts xw?

[@KarlGosling]

It plugs into your PC via USB so what wheel you have is not important mate.

[@msrrider43]

@@KarlGosling so i use an xbox would that still be possible to use?

[@nelchan2421]

and try this as a gas pedal

[@JP-wu8ek]

Xbox handbrake is $250 canadian....good grief. I need one but not at that price. B08KWLR7D2