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steveff · 03-23-2015, 03:42 PM

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 · 03-23-2015, 03:51 PM

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 · 03-23-2015, 03:52 PM

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 · 03-23-2015, 04:13 PM

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 · 03-23-2015, 04:16 PM

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 · 03-23-2015, 05:43 PM

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 · 03-23-2015, 05:48 PM

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 · 03-23-2015, 06:08 PM

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

steveff · 03-23-2015, 06:15 PM

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 · 03-24-2015, 11:03 PM

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 · 03-25-2015, 06:07 AM

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 · 03-25-2015, 06:53 AM

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...5c9c4d&vxp=mtr
3. A set of Z32 rear rotors
4. Whichever set of Ebrake cables fits your application: http://www.frsport.com/index.php?tar...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 · 03-25-2015, 06:26 PM

Sup, Mike :thumbup:

From a Highly Tuned Note 4.5!!!

03-23-2015, 03:42 PM	#1
steveff Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Another z32 brake swap question 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

03-23-2015, 03:51 PM	#2
KAT-PWR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,040 Trader Rating: (11) Rides Gallery: KAT-PWR Feedback Score: 11 reviews	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 __________________ MRP Manufacturing

03-23-2015, 04:13 PM	#4
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	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 __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

03-23-2015, 05:43 PM	#6
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	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. __________________

03-23-2015, 06:08 PM	#8
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	would you trust it to hold your car on a steep incline? __________________

03-23-2015, 03:52 PM	#3
steveff Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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.

03-23-2015, 04:16 PM	#5
steveff Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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

03-23-2015, 05:48 PM	#7
steveff Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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

03-23-2015, 06:15 PM	#9
steveff Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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

03-24-2015, 11:03 PM	#10
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 49 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	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!!! __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

03-25-2015, 06:07 AM	#11
steveff Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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???

03-25-2015, 06:53 AM	#12
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 52 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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...5c9c4d&vxp=mtr 3. A set of Z32 rear rotors 4. Whichever set of Ebrake cables fits your application: http://www.frsport.com/index.php?tar...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 __________________

03-25-2015, 06:26 PM	#13
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 49 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sup, Mike :thumbup: From a Highly Tuned Note 4.5!!! __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"