DIY: Fix your crappy Parking Brake...make it work!

wdkwang · 09-18-2011, 04:32 AM

well anyways, got it done with a 10mm extended socket

i did 40 1/4 turns and it locks up easy enough to smoke the tires at 20-25mph.

i used to be able to lift my ebrake up with my pinky up to 7-8 clicks, now it's much more firm and locks at 3 clicks when im rolling down my driveway.

bigaudiofanat · 10-01-2011, 05:44 PM

My altima is the same way, barley holds when I yank the parking brake.

UTAMAV · 10-14-2011, 12:50 AM

Not trying to thread jack, but did anyone think the results of the fifth gear test would have been different if they used a 370z coupe instead of the roadster?

spearfish25 · 10-14-2011, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UTAMAV

Not trying to thread jack, but did anyone think the results of the fifth gear test would have been different if they used a 370z coupe instead of the roadster?

No. And don't jack the thread.

UTAMAV · 10-14-2011, 11:49 PM

Thanks for clarifying that I wasn't jacking the thread.

Z370Z011 · 10-08-2012, 04:30 PM

lol jk

wdkwang · 10-08-2012, 05:54 PM

ThE trick for ebrake drifting is to clutch in while yanking the ebrake. Jus pulling on it won't do anything without the clutch depressed

VDC_OFF · 11-27-2012, 11:58 AM

hmm thanks for bumping this up. Need to look into it.

Fountainhead · 03-10-2013, 01:39 PM

I don't know about you guys but I'm seriously impressed that Nissan was thoughtful enough to use a separate Drum Assy in the rear rotor for Ebrake. Coming from a 2012 Honda Coupe EXLV6 - damn nice car, but Honda used the rear disc rotor for Ebrake. I must use the Z e brake due to parking on a hill. I'm happy that my calipers aren't being used for Ebraking. Nice Job, Nissan!

wdkwang · 05-21-2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

I don't know about you guys but I'm seriously impressed that Nissan was thoughtful enough to use a separate Drum Assy in the rear rotor for Ebrake. Coming from a 2012 Honda Coupe EXLV6 - damn nice car, but Honda used the rear disc rotor for Ebrake. I must use the Z e brake due to parking on a hill. I'm happy that my calipers aren't being used for Ebraking. Nice Job, Nissan!

I don't see a separate drum assembly. Could you take a pic of it please?

370Z JT · 04-11-2013, 01:18 PM

Did it today. Big didference!

Akbubba47 · 05-20-2013, 03:58 AM

Bump for later reference.

VDC_OFF · 05-22-2013, 06:25 AM

you have to remove the rear rotor, its inside.

ka24king · 02-15-2014, 11:43 PM

All I did was tighten the nut and omg what an amazing difference

osbornsm · 02-26-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ka24king

All I did was tighten the nut and omg what an amazing difference

You bumped this from last year for that comment?

An earth-shattering addition to an already remarkable thread. Truly, a sight to behold.

09-18-2011, 04:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	well anyways, got it done with a 10mm extended socket i did 40 1/4 turns and it locks up easy enough to smoke the tires at 20-25mph. i used to be able to lift my ebrake up with my pinky up to 7-8 clicks, now it's much more firm and locks at 3 clicks when im rolling down my driveway. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

10-01-2011, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-14-2011, 12:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
UTAMAV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 104 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z GM A7 Rep Power: 15	Not trying to thread jack, but did anyone think the results of the fifth gear test would have been different if they used a 370z coupe instead of the roadster? __________________ \| Agency Power Ti CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Z1 Motorsport Wheel Spacers \| Bridgestone Pole Position Tires \|

10-14-2011, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
UTAMAV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 104 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z GM A7 Rep Power: 15	Thanks for clarifying that I wasn't jacking the thread. __________________ \| Agency Power Ti CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Z1 Motorsport Wheel Spacers \| Bridgestone Pole Position Tires \|

10-08-2012, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	lol jk Last edited by Z370Z011; 10-08-2012 at 04:40 PM.

10-08-2012, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	ThE trick for ebrake drifting is to clutch in while yanking the ebrake. Jus pulling on it won't do anything without the clutch depressed __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

11-27-2012, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	hmm thanks for bumping this up. Need to look into it. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

03-10-2013, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	I don't know about you guys but I'm seriously impressed that Nissan was thoughtful enough to use a separate Drum Assy in the rear rotor for Ebrake. Coming from a 2012 Honda Coupe EXLV6 - damn nice car, but Honda used the rear disc rotor for Ebrake. I must use the Z e brake due to parking on a hill. I'm happy that my calipers aren't being used for Ebraking. Nice Job, Nissan! Last edited by Fountainhead; 03-10-2013 at 09:33 PM.

04-11-2013, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
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05-20-2013, 03:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 13	Bump for later reference. __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

05-22-2013, 06:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	you have to remove the rear rotor, its inside. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

02-15-2014, 11:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 14	All I did was tighten the nut and omg what an amazing difference

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