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hey guys, im new here.

i've been looking at this c33 laurel, its a rb25de, just converted to manual ALTHOUGH there is one problem, he has taken out the footbrake and replaced it with the clutch pedal, now it's left with no handbrake but he told me that it can be converted to a r32 handbrake, what is involved in doing this? approximate price, also would that mean i would need a r32 centre console also?.

i wouldn't attempt doing this myself, the one part on my car i wouldn't play around with is the brakes, is it an easy job or not worth the hassle and should find one already been converted?.

edit: also is there anything in particular i should look out for and expect whilst looking at laurels? i LOVE the shape of the car and i really want one, but i've never owned an import, only australian cars so it's all new to me

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R32 handbrake Lever.

R32 (modified) or A31 handbrake cable

R32 / R33 centre consoles can fit with mods, but it doesnt match up....use A31 centre console if possible.....some people use the original auto centre console and run the handbrake lever through the opening....the gap between the lever and the edge of the opening is PERFECT size for a 600ml milk carton, ie Iced Coffee/Choc....that worksi f you want a cup holder (well...carton holder)

R32 clutch and brake pedals.

If you want more info, search....it has been covered in here about a billion times.

Also some info in the parts sticky thread.

C33 = identical to A31

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R32 handbrake Lever.

R32 (modified) or A31 handbrake cable

R32 / R33 centre consoles can fit with mods, but it doesnt match up....use A31 centre console if possible.....some people use the original auto centre console and run the handbrake lever through the opening....the gap between the lever and the edge of the opening is PERFECT size for a 600ml milk carton, ie Iced Coffee/Choc....that worksi f you want a cup holder (well...carton holder)

R32 clutch and brake pedals.

If you want more info, search....it has been covered in here about a billion times.

Also some info in the parts sticky thread.

C33 = identical to A31

so i can keep the original centre console and have the handbrake there?, is it a hard job? ive tried searching but cant find anything

Nic_A31 Grand Master

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Knock out the trim under where the auto handbrake release level would be, and run the manual handbrake lever through...like I said, there is a gap, so it does look a little dodge but better than nothing until you find a manual centre console.

Parts sticky thread:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/A3...anual+handbrake

Info on manual handbrake

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...t&p=3363140

Cable

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ha...anual+handbrake

R33 Centre console, tutorial

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ce...=centre+console

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Knock out the trim under where the auto handbrake release level would be, and run the manual handbrake lever through...like I said, there is a gap, so it does look a little dodge but better than nothing until you find a manual centre console.

Parts sticky thread:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/A3...anual+handbrake

Info on manual handbrake

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...t&p=3363140

Cable

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ha...anual+handbrake

R33 Centre console, tutorial

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ce...=centre+console

thanks mate.

by any chance would you know how much this conversion would cost approximatley, without the centre console including labour from a shop, i really wouldnt play around with my handbrake or brakes in general

Nic_A31 Grand Master

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No idea mate...never had to do it on my manual Ceffy...Will be doing it on my auto at some point...Depends what cable you use...R32 cable and all the other parts, couple of hundred bucks, tops....genuine cables arent expensive either, just depends wheather Nissan will buy import parts or not...here in Perth some Nissan dealers refuse to.

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price of r32 hand brake. price of r32 handbrake mount, the rest shud be free if u do it ur self.....

doesnt take that long doing it your self just take your time to test align the 32 h/b, drill and bolt it on.

i have no idea what work shops may ask in price so say a full 8hrs max ?

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