Miles Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The 240Z E-Brake cable has a smaller diameter then the hole in the 240SX E-Brake cable bracket (Hanger). The 240SX bracket is also thicker than the 240Z bracket making difficult to use the the retaining clips in a reliable way. So I had a shop weld the 240Z E-Brake bracket to the 240SX bracket as seen in the attached pictures. This should result in a more reliable (stock) mounting for the E-Brake cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I did the same thing Miles, it works beautifully. Unfortunately, my E-brake cables are too short! I'm about one inch too short, after crossing the cables over the diff. If this happens to you too, it's gotta be fixed or the outside pad will drag on the disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) I haven't hooked up the cables yet, but they do look about 1/4" short. I could make a slightly longer adaptor if the caliper becomes too preloaded. I am running into a lot of little problems I didn't expect such as the driver's side flex line looks like it will rub on the frame (see picture). Also, my cam arm where the e-brake connects is just a hook (see picture). I have an old set of 240SX calipers that has the correct cam arm that I plan on swapping the cam arm to my new calipers (see picture). Miles Edited September 10, 2009 by Miles add picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMES1030 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I used a small plate for my cable seems to work good so far. I also had a problem with the drivers side line i just added some hose to protect it. The pics are not that good but may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Homes Any signs that the driver's side hose rubs on the frame? Also, did you clamp the passenger side hose to the frame? Thanks Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMES1030 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yeah the drivers side rubs a little but that's why i put the rubber hose over it, not to worried about it. I did not clamp the pas side hose its same as the drivers side rubs a little, more like just rests on the frame also not to worried about it. The only thing is i have not drove on the street with this set up because my car is still being worked on. P.S if u want to see pics let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Homes Please do post some pics. Thanks Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMES1030 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Here are some pics of the pas side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Here are some pictures of the modified E-Brake bracket installed. The cable fits perfect. Pulling the E-Brake handle up locks up both calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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