Easy Release Handbrake
Easy Release Handbrake
Designed for drivers with limited hand function, this adapation reduces the grip required and eliminates the need to depress the button with the thumb. It allows the driver to engage the button without articulation of the thumb and the increased mechanical advantage reduces the amount of force required to depress the button. This adaptation also benefits users who find it difficult to grasp and pull a conventional handbrake.
This easy release handbrake is designed for vehicles with a conventional shaped handbrake. There are two options of easy release handbrake; standard or inline. Most vehicles with a conventional style handbrake can have either option, but there are some restrictions due to space around the handbrake on certain models. To check availability, please contact us.
Standard
To release the handbrake, simply pull backwards on the handle to depress the button and let the handbrake drop down. To engage the handbrake, place your palm under the handle and pull upwards.
Inline
To release the handbrake, simply push down on the end of the handle to depress the button and let the handbrake drop down. To engage the handbrake, place your palm under the handle and pull upwards.
Some vehicles have a foot operated pedal to release the parking brake instead of a handbrake lever. This adaptation enables drivers who are unable to use their feet, to operate the parking brake by hand.
N.B. A hand operated parking brake may also be required alongside a left foot accelerator. Click here to see our Left Foot Accelerators.
Many vehicle models can now be manufactured with an existing electric handbrake as standard from the factory. We are also able to retro-fit our own Electric Handbrake solution to a number of vehicles. We would recommend you consider this option if you have difficulties operating any other style of handbrake within a vehicle. If the vehicle is not available with an electric handbrake, the adaptations above may be able to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers to the questions we most regularly get asked. See our FAQs page for more or contact our team for anything more specific.
Yes you can. This Easy Release Handbrake or our Electric Handbrake can help if you have difficulty operating the original handbrake in your vehicle.
Prices for the Easy Release Handbrake can vary depending on vehicle make/model. Through the Motability Scheme adaptations are also subsidised. To quickly get an accurate price please contact us on 01332 863742.
The easiest way to find out is to simply contact us and ask. Our staff are familiar with these adaptations and can usually give you an answer straight away.
The Motability Scheme provides an affordable, worry-free way for people with disabilities to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair in exchange for their mobility allowance. Des Gosling Mobility are proud to be a Motability Accredited Company which means we are fully licensed to fit vehicles with all manner of adaptations. The Scheme is operated by Motability Operations Ltd, under contract to Motability, a registered Charity.
