z32 rear brake

[iamtheyi]

Just wondering if anyone is running the full z32 rear brake swap here. My question was whether or not the drum brake for the E-brake still locks the rear wheels good enough or if it's a P.o.S.

[godrifttoday]

i dont think its very effective

[KiLLeR2001]

Works fine if you know how to install it properly. Most people forget to install a spacer if they are not using Z32 hubs... No spacer will make the stopping force suck since only about half of the shoe will be clamping onto the drum.

http://tehl33tsite.com/240sxdd/black240/restoration/rear/IMAG0173.jpg

^ Spacer installed with Ichiba rear hubs.

http://tehl33tsite.com/240sxdd/black240/restoration/rear/z32rhubs.jpg

^ Z32 hubs no spacer required.

Due to the fact that a drum brakes friction contact area is at the circumference of the brake, a drum brake can provide more braking force than an equal diameter disc brake. The increased friction contact area of drum brake shoes on the drum allows drum brake shoes to last longer than disc brake pads used in a brake system of similar dimensions and braking force. Drum brakes retain heat and are more complex than disc brakes but are often the more economical and powerful brake type to use in rear brake applications due to the low heat generation of rear brakes, a drum brakes self applying nature, large friction surface contact area, and long life wear characteristics(%life used/kW of braking power).

[iamtheyi]

ahhh. Thank you. Looks like I'm going 300zx all around after all lol.

[dct223]

still lock the rear. +1 for the spacer without z32 hubs... be sure to get the right ebrake cables... R33 cables for s14.. i think z32 2+2??? for s13 and need to make adapter plates..