Is the hand brake a separate system from the disc brakes or does the hand brake use the disc brake system?

 

My hand brake uses both rear discs. It's attached to each caliper.

 

The handbrake connects to the rear brake caliper which then puts a hold on the disc brakes.



Here is the kit for the cables, #8 and #9 in the diagram.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/34406777400KT/



Then the cable hooks to the back of the rear caliper on each side.

 

It uses the disc brakes. Like many other cars, the piston in the rear caliper have a threaded shaft in the middle, so when you use the handbrake, it pushes the piston against the brake pad by moving the shaft. When you brake, it uses the brake fluid to push it.