Another z32 brake swap question

[steveff]

Anybody know if you can get away without using the z32 rear brake shoe set up for a parking brake?
I snagged a set of calipers and didn't grab the knuckle/hub/etc. because they were all busted up. Are there other ways of running an e-brake with the z32 rear brakes , similar to the stock 240sx brake set up, without running a hydraulic hand brake to the calipers? I know I need the z32 lines but I'm mainly talking about actually making it clamp down without the shoe assembly.

Haven't been able to find the answers i've been looking for.
-Steve

[KAT-PWR]

You can splice z32 rear part of ebrake cables to the 240 front portions. Not sure if this is what youre asking
Or buy an r33 cable

[steveff]

The z32 e brake is a shoe assembly, I don't believe it has anything to do with the caliper. I don't have the shoe assembly. I'm just wondering what the other options are- if there are any.

[Sileighty_85]

only way would be to use a Line lock for the rear calipers.

you cannot use a S-chassis Ebrake cable on the rear Z32 calipers

[steveff]

I know I cant use the s chassis cables. I'm wondering if I can get away without using the drum brake from the z32. But from the looks of it, I can't get around it without a hydro

[Bushido]

You can use rear Z32 brakes without the parking brake drum assembly.

You will not have a parking brake.

Utilizing the main hydraulic brake system to function as a parking brake is not reccomended.

In order to have a parking brake, use Z32 parking brake drum assembly and R33 cables.

[steveff]

That's what I figured. running a hydro brake into the rear brake lines would work too, no? Or is that sketchy as fuck? I've seen a good amount of DIYs doing it that way without any issues

[Bushido]

would you trust it to hold your car on a steep incline?


:naw:

[steveff]

I mean in theory, if hydros lock the wheels consistently for drifting, I would assume it'd lock harder than the factory brake cables......... or am I way off? Especially considering z32 brakes are larger than the factory s13 brakes

[cotbu]

Your right, but overtime the hydraulic system can loose pressure. That's not safe for parking without being in gear, and or wheels pointed incorrectly on hills.

Get a dual caliper bracket, mount the stockers and your z32's. you might have to modify the pads or find bigger cable driven rear caliper. Or just source the ebrake essembly from a z32 etc.

From a Highly Tuned Note 4.5!!!

[steveff]

Probably going that route. Might as well go all out the first time. Dual caliper rear and 350z track rotor up front.

Anybody selling a set of z32 rears???

[Mikester]

Hey Snoop long time brother!

Steve- First and foremost, I'm all about helping people get their cars to STOP and HANDLE before adding power & killing themselves and others around lol...

To employ the KISS concept is a beautiful thing. Easiest, most asspain-free way to go is get:

1. A set of Z32/R32/R33 rear calipers
2. A set of Z32 rear ebrakes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300ZX-Z32-TT-Rear-E-Brake-Assembly-and-Z32-TT-Hubs-2-0-cables-combo-/181686541389?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a4d5c9c4d&vxp=mtr
3. A set of Z32 rear rotors
4. Whichever set of Ebrake cables fits your application: http://www.frsport.com/index.php?target=catalog&mode=searchImproved&cid=&q=ebrake+cable
5. A set of ebrake cable adapter brackets... You can also make them with a couple small pieces of metal and a drill/dremel.

Mike

[cotbu]

Sup, Mike :thumbup:

From a Highly Tuned Note 4.5!!!