A BETTER BRAKE

EVERYONE KNOWS HOW DODGY LANDCRUISER HANDBRAKES CAN BE. TERRAIN TAMER HAS THE FIX …

- RON MOON

MOST four-wheel drivers are aware of the reputation of the 70 Series LandCruiser handbrake. For more years than I can remember the handbrake on the Cruiser, no matter what model of 70 Series, is so close to useless it’s a joke to call it a brake at all. Over the years there have been several modifications and accessories developed in an attempt to rectify the situation, but most have been pretty ho-hum, with little improvement to the handbrake’s performance.

Finally, somebody has tackled the problem and come up with a solution that is close to perfect. Terrain Tamer has released the Electric Secondary Park Brake (ESPB), which is a complete additional parking brake that is electrically actuated. It’s designed to work in addition to the OEM handbrake, not just used in isolation.