ezzzzzzz Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Ok, I'm finishing up the 240Z rear brake conversion using Ross' brackets and 240SX calipers. Everything is working out fine except the E-brake cables. The end of the cable will pass completely through the E-cable bracket on the caliper (the hole is too big and cable end too small). Has anyone else run into this and what did you do to resolve it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 One way to do it is to run a 240SX ebrake cable. Thats what I did on my 280ZX rear disk setup. Got the cable at the JY for $5 and installation was pretty straightforward. I removed the rear bell crank and attached the front of the cable directly to the ebrake handle. then I hung the cable from the springs at the back of the trans tunnel just like stock. The cable housings have a mount on them that slides over the cable, so I just attached the cable to the calipers at the back and held the cable up to the bottom of the floor and moved the mount to where I wanted, then attached the mount with nuts and bolts wherever it was convenient. It was really easy to install and worked great. Either that or I believe Ross sells a little adapter piece you can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 I'm going to look for simple metal bushings. I can cut a notch to allow it to fit over the cable. The lip of the bushing will keep the housing at the bracket just like stock. That's assuming I can find the right bushing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Back to basics... I'm going to remove the 240SX cable brackets and weld up the ends. I'll then redrill the proper size holes, cut the slots to install the cables, a little touch-up grinding and new paint. The job will be done right and is easier than sourcing a 240SX E-cable then going through the extra work to install it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 That sounds a lot easier than having bushings made. Good thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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