Project Mu Brake Shoes w/ Stoptech BBK?
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Yes, the parking brake. Do the stoptech 14" rear rotor/drums have a different brake shoe size? Can I get the Project Mu pads intended for the OEM z, and install them on the Stoptech setup?
...I'm trying to get the rear to lock up more predictably, it's do-able, but isn't nearly as responsive as my Mercedes 190e's parking brake (Not just because the 190e has small tires either... runnning 255 on the rear of the 190e & 275 on the rear of the Z).
...I'm trying to get the rear to lock up more predictably, it's do-able, but isn't nearly as responsive as my Mercedes 190e's parking brake (Not just because the 190e has small tires either... runnning 255 on the rear of the 190e & 275 on the rear of the Z).
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Be careful regularly using the e-brake to lock up the wheels while moving. Your hats are made out of aluminum and are not as durable as the iron parts they replace. I would not recommend installing more aggressive brake shoes to engage lock-up with our kit...you'd really be better off with the stock rear brakes or having custom iron hats made if that is something you plan to continue doing regularly.
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Be careful regularly using the e-brake to lock up the wheels while moving. Your hats are made out of aluminum and are not as durable as the iron parts they replace. I would not recommend installing more aggressive brake shoes to engage lock-up with our kit...you'd really be better off with the stock rear brakes or having custom iron hats made if that is something you plan to continue doing regularly.
Also, for the initial question, since I'm assuming the aluminum hats use different shoes than factory, does stoptech make more aggressive shoes as well, or what are the size specs to have them made by carbotech?
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Why are you wanting to e-brake lock up the rear?? Drifting......?
have you considered a rear hydro e-brake then?? see my post 31 and 34 on this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/6584206-post31.html
https://my350z.com/forum/6587128-post34.html
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have you considered a rear hydro e-brake then?? see my post 31 and 34 on this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/6584206-post31.html
https://my350z.com/forum/6587128-post34.html
-J
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Why are you wanting to e-brake lock up the rear?? Drifting......?
have you considered a rear hydro e-brake then?? see my post 31 and 34 on this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/6584206-post31.html
https://my350z.com/forum/6587128-post34.html
-J
have you considered a rear hydro e-brake then?? see my post 31 and 34 on this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/6584206-post31.html
https://my350z.com/forum/6587128-post34.html
-J
With your setup though, when you pull the hand brake doesn't it still actuate the brake shoes in addition to the calipers (which as stated by StopTechErik, is bad for my aluminum hats)? I'd have to disconnect the normal parking brake cable then wouldn't I, and in that case how would the hydro e-brake hold up for parking... if I say left the car in neutral?
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Yes, I looked over it... initially I thought just getting more aggressive brake shoes would be easier than installing more stuff. I didn't consider that the hats are aluminum and less durable.
With your setup though, when you pull the hand brake doesn't it still actuate the brake shoes in addition to the calipers (which as stated by StopTechErik, is bad for my aluminum hats)? I'd have to disconnect the normal parking brake cable then wouldn't I, and in that case how would the hydro e-brake hold up for parking... if I say left the car in neutral?
With your setup though, when you pull the hand brake doesn't it still actuate the brake shoes in addition to the calipers (which as stated by StopTechErik, is bad for my aluminum hats)? I'd have to disconnect the normal parking brake cable then wouldn't I, and in that case how would the hydro e-brake hold up for parking... if I say left the car in neutral?
you can use your parking break as normal when parking.
look back over my set up again.
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I cant comment on any kit of custom parts costs or weight as it is not a service we can offer. You would probably need to contact a local machine shop for assistance with that type of custom work.
We offer replacement e-brake and drum shoes through our parent company Centric Parts, but they are standard OEM replacement with no attempted increase in bite or friction.
We offer replacement e-brake and drum shoes through our parent company Centric Parts, but they are standard OEM replacement with no attempted increase in bite or friction.
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I cant comment on any kit of custom parts costs or weight as it is not a service we can offer. You would probably need to contact a local machine shop for assistance with that type of custom work.
We offer replacement e-brake and drum shoes through our parent company Centric Parts, but they are standard OEM replacement with no attempted increase in bite or friction.
We offer replacement e-brake and drum shoes through our parent company Centric Parts, but they are standard OEM replacement with no attempted increase in bite or friction.
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