So @JPC, you're saying your mechanic installed THAT e-brake in the original hole where the e-brake was when the car was still a VW Beetle? If that's the case then the builder of your car is an idiot and shortened the pan incorrectly.
I would tear out that hideous mess and install this:
https://www.speedwaymotors.com...9FwZnaEaAiyxEALw_wcB
@TheMayoMachine just had one installed and if I remember correctly he deactivated the annoying beep noise.