Anyone relocated the e-brake inboard away from its current location (inside the rear rotor) on a 350Z?

The objective is to reduce unsprung weight from the rear wheels.

 

How much could the e-brake weigh? Under a pound? Better look somewhere else to reduce weight like wheels and brakes.

JET

 

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The e-brake pad is not attached to the rotor, its attached to the housing, thus no unsprung weight savings to be had. The pad is simply pushed up against the inside of the rear rotors when the e-brake is applied. I'll see if I can find a diagram for you...

 

...and here you go, from the DIY section:


That band around the inner part of the dust shield is your e-brake. The brake rotor is what is spinning, not the assembly you see in the picture. When you tug up on the e-brake, the ring expands and holds your rear rotors (and wheels) in place.

 

Thanks for the information. I know the e-brake's weight. Its the rotor's hat that can be lighten I am refering too if the e-brake is not located in its current location.

 

why not just remove it all together and if you really need a parking brake just set up a line lock.

 

If you want to save weight get 2 piece rotors with aluminum hats like the Stoptech Aero Rotors.

JET

 

I already have two piece floating rotors; however, the rears "hats" are not aluminum (steel I believe) due to having the e-brake located in its stock location. Anyway, thanks for your comments.