nscason Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 i just head about a hydrolic handbrake that is used for drifting. it doesnt have a button to lock it in the up position. at least thats what i think. i eventually plan on installing the willwood brake upgrades all the way around. i know that it doesnt have any use for a parking brake. you need to use a line lock for that function to work. has anyone thought about using the hydrolic handbrake, or is currrently using one??? i would like some kind of guidence on this new idea. some sort of info before i deside to go with it or through it out the window. thanks for anything you guys have. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Yes, I plan on putting one in the 260z. These are also known as "staging brakes" and some come with a lock function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY C Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I have had a couple sets of steering brakes on some sand rails in the past. they sell them in single or double lever type. Definately want the single handle. they work excellent! no reason they could not be used on a "Z". Bugpac, CNC, and Neal I have used. the CNC are nice but the Neal are the nicest. can get them with billit handles too. cost about $100 - 140 a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 i have a CNC i am going to install...it's sittin in the car now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nscason Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 sweet thanks guys. any one have pics of one installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 that's mine there...but don't plan on a ghetto install...i'm actually buidling a box and drilling holes...welding nuts to the back side...and will weld this box to the tranny tunnel so i have a good mounting point in a good location and an over all clean install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxKaffee Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 How do these setups work? Does it require much modification to the overall brake system design of the car? I'm guessing you put a 1-way valve(diode for hydraulics??) somewhere in the rearward running brake lines, and T this thing in after(closer to rear brakes) that? rx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nscason Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 i just noticed that the car in the pics has the same exact sony cd player that i have. mine is pretty old and in need of replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondabait Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 im curious too. how exactly do the hydralic e brake work. if it had a one way valve the brakes would never reopen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 the way these work is very similar to the way your master cylinder works. it is spliced into the line going to your rear brakes. so instead of having a reservoir, it gets fluid from the line coming from your master cylinder. when the handle is pulled, it blocks off the inlet hole, and pressurizes the rearward line, squeezing those rotors! what i was wondering, is what happens to this staging brake when it is engaged and you hit the brakes, pressurizing the line going to the staging cylinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 not really sure on that one. i've never heard it reffered to being a hydraulic handbrake. Just a staging brake, which would go to your front wheels to aid in staging, since a line-lock isn't as persice.. i think it would be more useful to just duct tape the hand brake button down, which does the EXACT same thing ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 except for those of us who no longer have stock rear brakes, (ie. Wilwoods) then that is the only option, other than employing 2 more calipers, mechanical or hydraulic, to stop the rear wheels. Am I, using too many, commas?? you are correct, it is a staging brake. but think of it as a staging brake for a FWD car...what brakes lock up when it is engaged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I just bought a Blackworks hydraulic handbrake to put in my 240z to help me toss the rear end. Anybody put one of these in? I need help with the line fitting sizes required. Ive tried 10mm and SAE and neither starts smoothly. I don't want to wreck the threads trying to force the fittings together. Anybody know what size fittings to use? Mounting the brake was easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 To be honest, the BWR hand brake kit, looks alot like the chinese ebay crap. Their description of it on their website also doesn't inspire a sense of quality. IMHO, with the hand brake being your only backup (besides shutting the motor off) to your brakes, I would go with either a completely different piece, or put an name brand master cylinder on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBang Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm planning on installing a hydro rear brake on my Z when I finish it. My plan is to actually hide the system under the car and use the stock e-brake handle or whatever I retrofit in there. To be honest I don't have a real reason for wanting one but as someone who also does drift events regularly, I want my e-brake to work RIGHT when I use it so I'm going hydro... and I may take out the Z once or twice so that I can get that classic photo of full opposite lock with a trail of tire smoke for my desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palauoriginal Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have one in my car. all i can say is that the cnc staging brake with a 3/4 bore is subpar for the z's stock drum brakes. im unsure of its effectiveness with a rear disk conversion but a 5/8 cylinder would probably be a better choice with the stock drums. CNC used to sell 5/8 staging brakes but when i ordered mine they said they only had 3/4. heres a pic: the setup is for sale btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have one in my car. all i can say is that the cnc staging brake with a 3/4 bore is subpar for the z's stock drum brakes. im unsure of its effectiveness with a rear disk conversion but a 5/8 cylinder would probably be a better choice with the stock drums. CNC used to sell 5/8 staging brakes but when i ordered mine they said they only had 3/4. heres a pic: the setup is for sale btw did you leave your stock e-brake in it aswell? or did you get the staging brake with a line lock? also how much? I need a better sliding brake for these drums until i can get my wilwood set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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