If I may add some
info regarding e-brakes and California...
Back in '04 when I did the engine conversion for my 1981 Hilux, the California Referee told me it had to have an e-brake or they would fail it. Fortunately at the time it did have an e-brake so it was no big deal.
Fast forward to this year (back in May) when I did my Supercharged engine conversion on my 1987 MR2, when I made my reservation with the state ref they didn't state that I needed a working e-brake. This concerned me because I no longer have an e-brake on the MR2 due to a custom 4-piston vented rotor rear brake conversion I did about 10 yrs ago.
I wanted to be absolutely certain they weren't gonna immediately fail me once I showed up, so I asked if I need to have a working e-brake and the lady on the phone told me nope, just show up with the car and you're set. And sure enough, they inspected my car and passed it with flying colors with no e-brake.
So apparently
some e-brake laws have changed over the years..... I realize this isn't a brake inspection, but thought I would post up in case some people found this thread looking for state ref related e-brake info
BigMike
