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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I read on the boards that we have a separate drum for the e brake sooo

1. is it bad that i grab the e brake when i want to make a u turn?

2. why would Nissan do that? it seems that it would add more complexity and cost for something that doesn't hold as well
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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the shoes for the e brake are on the inside of the rotor and somewhat acts like a drum brake. and its not designed to help drift. its designed to keep the car from rollin when parked
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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If Nissan designed the e brake to stop your car from rolling when parked... They Failed! I almost have to use two hands when parking in SF! Is there any way to make the ebrake stronger?
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tayzzer22
If Nissan designed the e brake to stop your car from rolling when parked... They Failed! I almost have to use two hands when parking in SF! Is there any way to make the ebrake stronger?
Blocks under the wheels.

The ebrake on this car is a total joke. I broke the cable after 6 months. The dealer repaced it under warranty though. Adjusting it doesn't seem do any good either.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:02 AM
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leave your car in first when you park it, its better than the e brake and you can still pull it for extra insurance
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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This may be of interest to you:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ighlight=brake

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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Project Mu Brake Shoes - Look In The Drifting Forum.

ive never heard of anyone braking the ebrake cable though...thats a first for me.......and all my buddies drift with project mu upgraded shoes...

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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HERE:
https://my350z.com/forum/drift/347369-project-mu-e-brake-shoes-grippy-as-f-and.html

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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thanks guys $200s a bit steep for the occasional U-turn so ill just tighten up the stock ones and pull a bit harder
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by J_Dizzle
the shoes for the e brake are on the inside of the rotor and somewhat acts like a drum brake. and its not designed to help drift. its designed to keep the car from rollin when parked
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Originally Posted by J_Dizzle
leave your car in first when you park it, its better than the e brake and you can still pull it for extra insurance
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