The Chase Bays ultra-compact "Forward Mount" hydraulic handbrake lever has been meticulously designed down to the smallest detail to provide the most compact and stable braking, offering easy-to-use, simple, and comfortable hydraulic handbrake performance.
The "Forward Mount" style positions the handbrake base and master cylinder behind the lever, making it ideal for those who want to minimize brake line length and avoid interference with the dashboard near the audio system or the shifter area.
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Development Concept
Aiming for the ideal hydraulic side brake lever, we thoroughly analyzed the weaknesses of other companies' products.
Many handbrakes suffer from the following issues:
Large body size
Slop/play at the lever pivot point
Difficult to grip, causes fatigue, or hurts fingers
Heavy pull effort
Missing necessary installation parts
This Chase Bays handbrake solves these frustrations.
Compact｜Ultra-Compact Design
By orienting the master cylinder horizontally, we have achieved a very small base footprint.
It can even be installed under the factory center console.
It is over 3 inches shorter than many popular models, significantly improving both installability and aesthetic appearance.
Stability｜Overwhelming Rigidity and Stability
We have completely eliminated play in the handbrake body itself.
We have improved the following issues common in other products:
Lateral lever movement due to insufficient pivot precision
Flex in the transmission tunnel metal
Excessive useless travel
We also offer an optional reinforced steel plate to compensate for lack of rigidity on the vehicle's tunnel side.
It comes pre-tapped to match the handbrake base shape and can also be welded into place.
Modular｜Design Adapted for Various Installation Methods
The only design that supports the following installation methods:
Standalone (separate brake lines for the side brake) / Inline (spliced into factory foot brake lines)
Reverse Mount / Forward Mount
Unlike generic levers common elsewhere, this is a completely dedicated design.
Comfort & Master Cylinder Size｜Comfortable Grip and Optimal Pull Range
The cylindrical handle grip is designed for comfort, ensuring your hand won't hurt even after prolonged use.
Furthermore, we have set an "ideal lever ratio" that allows for locking with minimal force.
Many hydraulic handbrake levers use Wilwood base mounts designed for foot brakes, which can make the lever feel heavy, but because Chase Bays uses a design dedicated specifically for handbrakes, it provides sufficient braking power with a light pull.
Equipped with a 3/4-inch bore master cylinder, it works optimally with any vehicle or caliper configuration.
There is no need for tedious tasks like calculating master cylinder sizing.
Complete｜All Necessary Parts Included
Includes the following:
3AN outlet fittings
Base mount plate available as an option
No need to purchase extra parts separately.
Before ordering
〇Regarding import duties and taxes
At the Shaftoya shopping site, we pay the import duties and taxes incurred at the time of import on your behalf, so there will be no additional charges beyond the total amount paid at checkout.
〇Checking compatibility
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○Regarding shipping
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○Regarding compliance with Japanese vehicle inspection (Shaken)
Generally, all products we handle are designed and manufactured outside of Japan. Please note that they do not conform to the "Japanese vehicle inspection system" in any way, and we cannot provide strength evaluation documents or similar paperwork for the Japanese inspection system. Therefore, all parts are sold for the purpose of "use on circuits, private property, or off-road," and please install and use them at your own risk.
○Regarding warranty
Please check the contents immediately upon arrival of the product. Since all products are shipped internationally from outside Japan, there may be damage to the packaging or the product due to shipping. We will provide returns, refunds, or replacements only if you contact us within 7 days of receipt regarding damaged, defective, or incorrect items. Please note that for products sold through us, support regarding warranties will be handled "exclusively through us." We do not provide support through other companies or distributors located in Japan.