The Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake is a USB load cell handbrake (120 kg, up to around 22 kg of actual force at the lever) with a dual-stage spring, 3 interchangeable elastomers, a lever adjustable horizontally or vertically, and full tuning via SmartControl.
When you race rally or drift you need quick reactions, precision and a realistic mechanical feel. By measuring the force you apply rather than the lever position, it delivers a linear, consistent response corner after corner, with a progressive, fully adjustable feel. It fits perfectly into any advanced sim racing handbrake setup.
Key features
- 120 kg load cell: measures the force you apply (up to around 22 kg at the lever) linearly, for consistent inputs on every pull.
- Dual-stage spring system: an initial spring that simulates pad-to-disc gap or cable slack, plus 3 interchangeable elastomers (soft, medium or firm feel); adjustable preload.
- Horizontal or vertical lever with fine angle adjustment (up to 26°); included adapter plate with yaw adjustment up to 22.5° for aluminium profiles.
- Full tuning with SmartControl and SmartControl Live: non-linear output curves, deadzones, maximum force and per-car or per-surface profiles, with no recalibration.
- Sturdy steel construction with powder coating; electronics integrated in the base; CE and EMC.
- USB plug & play, factory pre-calibrated (PC/Windows 10 or newer only; no consoles or Linux).
Technical specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | 120 kg load cell |
| Maximum measured force | Up to around 22 kg at the lever (linear measurement) |
| Spring system | Two-stage: initial spring + 3 elastomers |
| Mechanical adjustment | Preload, travel, stiffness and tilt |
| Lever angle | Fine adjustment up to 26° |
| Adapter plate | Included, yaw adjustment up to 22.5° |
| Software | SmartControl and SmartControl Live (curves, deadzones, profiles) |
| Mounting | Flat surface (4 holes) or aluminium profiles (hardware and T-nuts included) |
| Construction | Steel with powder coating |
| Connectivity | USB — PC/Windows 10 or newer only |
| Certification | CE, EMC |
| Warranty | 2 years |
What's in the box
- Sim Handbrake unit
- Adapter plate for aluminium profiles
- 3 elastomers of different stiffness
- USB cable
- Hardware and T-nuts
- Manual and access to SmartControl / SmartControl Live
Compatibility
Ideal for rally, drift, gymkhana and any discipline that demands precise handbrake control. It works over USB on PC/Windows 10 or newer (not compatible with consoles or Linux) and shares profiles with other Heusinkveld SmartControl devices, such as the MagShift.
Frequently asked questions
How does it measure force?
With a 120 kg load cell that measures the pressure you apply (up to around 22 kg at the lever) linearly, rather than the lever position.
Can the stiffness be changed?
Yes. It includes 3 interchangeable elastomers (soft, medium and firm), an initial spring and adjustable preload, plus the force curve in SmartControl.
Does it mount vertically or horizontally?
Both. The lever and base work horizontally or vertically, with fine angle adjustment (up to 26°) and an adapter plate with yaw up to 22.5°.
Does it work on console?
No. It works over USB only on PC/Windows 10 or newer; it is not compatible with consoles or Linux.
What's included?
The handbrake, the adapter plate, 3 elastomers, a USB cable, hardware and T-nuts, a manual and access to SmartControl.
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