Woza01 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Hi Alex...Sorry to hear you are having these problems. As you said... not unexpected, as I clearly documented these issues with the stock cable before the ordering process began.The only way i see if rectifying the problem, would be to remove the extra tab on the lever arm entirely, then grinding the arm to shape so that it will accept the cable clevis. If you do this, ensure you remove as little material as possible whilst still allowing free travel of the clevis through the whole travel arc of the leverKeep us informed how you go!Warren Edited May 7, 2017 by RB26powered74zcar speelling :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ereschkigal Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 That is a nice idea, that way I can solve two problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutantZ Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Got my box from the post office today. I guess they decided not to take me off of my mail hold I put on. Looks great Warren! Thanks again for making these parts available. I'll need to find a powder coater now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I wish I still lived in SoCal, where they have everything one might be looking for (speed shops etc.) I think I'd have my brackets yellow zinc dipped, instead of powdercoated.... When you live where I am, there are no good places like that locally ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woza01 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Make sure you run a tap through the bolt holes first though mate....i believe a number of brackets werent threaded all the way through.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ereschkigal Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) We bored out the weld point of the little arm on the MC4. Small problems with the hand brake lever (stock cable) but it works so far. Edited May 13, 2017 by Ereschkigal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Does this look like the correct orientation of the mounted right hand parking brake? Edited January 17, 2018 by rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woza01 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Ross.....Yes....thats exactly how it should be. Thanks for the photo and update - post more when its finished ! Cheers Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks! I will! I wanted to verify because, according to the boxes I received, I had to install the left caliper on the right of the car and vice versa. I couldn't find any markings on the calipers to verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestrk Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Hey Woza01, a lurker here. I know this is a very old thread, but if you’re out there, are you still willing to email your drawings for the AZC parking brake ready bracket? Like others, I found using a wheel chock has become tiresome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, Bluestrk said: Hey Woza01, a lurker here. I know this is a very old thread, but if you’re out there, are you still willing to email your drawings for the AZC parking brake ready bracket? Like others, I found using a wheel chock has become tiresome. PM sent in regards to these brackets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AydinZ71 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I have separate master cylinders for front and rear. I’m thinking… could I add an e-brake that just just pressurized the rear fluid? Man that would be convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 You guys know that Silvermine carries a handbrake actuated parking brake calipers right? https://www.silverminemotors.com/datsun/datsun-240z/brake-kit-individual-parts/wilwood-120-12069-wilwood-120-12070-caliper-cable-emergency-brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woza01 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 On 9/19/2021 at 12:00 AM, Bluestrk said: Hey Woza01, a lurker here. I know this is a very old thread, but if you’re out there, are you still willing to email your drawings for the AZC parking brake ready bracket? Like others, I found using a wheel chock has become tiresome. Hi !..... Ill give it some thought, but am as busy as hell for the next couple of weeks - so please remind me again and Ill see if I can find them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woza01 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 2 hours ago, grannyknot said: You guys know that Silvermine carries a handbrake actuated parking brake calipers right? https://www.silverminemotors.com/datsun/datsun-240z/brake-kit-individual-parts/wilwood-120-12069-wilwood-120-12070-caliper-cable-emergency-brake Yep...sure do...these are the calipers I use for the brackets in question. Wilwood MC4. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainboyd Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Ended up drawing making my own since I have the CAD, 3D printer and CNC machine available. Im sharing this because I have tested these parking brake calipers and they do work good as a parking brake. Not made for anything else but just for parking. I also made custom brackets for the Brembo’s too. Both are separate pieces just in case I want to swap one of them out for something else. Edited September 21, 2021 by mainboyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyMahoney Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Does that fit a smaller wheel? Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 That's a nice setup.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AydinZ71 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I think I’m going to install a ball valve in the trans tunnel to lock my rear brakes. It will lock whatever pressure I have in the rear brake line and act as a super simple “parking brake”. I have front/rear MC’s, so it will just be my rear calipers. adding an additional caliper is ideal, but this is for a race car and I seldom need a parking brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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