Alcon
Alcon Performance Braking Solutions
Alcon is a designer and manufacturer of ultra-high quality, low volume brake, clutch and other automotive components. They operate in all areas of the industry around the world where the customer wants and expects the best, both from the product and the support that goes with it. Alcon clients and their requirements are as wide ranging as the products they supply. From tiny brake-by-wire controllers for Formula E racing cars to calipers required to stop 35 tonnes of armoured vehicle, the only factor common to everything they do is their no-compromise approach to engineering excellence. Whether you are an OEM looking for a few thousand components to use on a high performance road car, or a tiny race team needing just a handful of unique parts, Alcon has an answer.
And that is not the only reason Alcon is no ordinary supplier. When customers come to Alcon, they find not just a team of exceptionally talented and dedicated engineers, but a happy band of like-minded enthusiasts. Ever since Alcon was founded in 1983 by engineer and sports car racer John Moore, their work has been simply a passion. Alcon understands what motivates people to want to win in all competitive environments, and having supplied components for teams that have won championships in every major field of motorsport, they know what winning requires and how to deliver it too. Whether you are looking for a big brake kit solution, custom calipers or heavy duty rotors, Accesspeed has the Alcon brake product for you!
Brakes » Parking Brake Kits & Cables
Parking Brake Upgrade Kits & Parking Cables
We carry a wide selection of parking brake upgrades, calipers and cables that work with aftermarket brake kits. Some big brake kits require add-on calipers and/or extended parking brake cables for proper use.
What is a parking brake cable?
In most vehicles, the parking brake or emergency brake (aka hand brake or e-brake), is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Parking brakes often consist of a cable connected to two of the wheel brakes. The cable is then connected to a pulling mechanism, either manual or electronic.
Is it safe to drive with bad parking brake cables?
We do not recommend it. Your parking brake or emergency brake is a safety feature and if it does not work properly, the vehicle may be considered unsafe to operate or park. A faulty parking brake will cause the vehicle to fail a safety inspection in some states.