ZaX AE86 dorifto SPL handbrake upgrade

[ZaX]

Even tho I have very good drift spec RS13 I continue to develop and upgrade my AE86 with drift spec gooodies.
One thing that I like on a 200SX is handbrake. I can lock wide rear tires at speeds above 100kmph easily. On ae86 it's totaly oposite. Handbrake is shit!
So I decided to do something about it. I rebuilt one set of calipers and modified it.



I extended the part where you connect the handbrake cable. This way it should be easier to apply more force on pads.
This weekend calipers will be fited to the car so I could tell you the result!
I'm hopeing on good results.

PS: i know hydraulic hanbrake is best, but it's also not so practical on daily driver AE86.

[sultennok]

Whats up Zax..

Did the extension of the lever on the rear caliper have any real effect? And BTW.. You never returned my message regarding the Greddy gauges!

[ZaX]

Guages are not mine but from a mate, he didn't replyed to me.
Sorry.

"This weekend calipers will be fited to the car so I could tell you the result!
I'm hopeing on good results. "

I posted this yesterday.

[Ivan141]

I'm still a bit groggy from last nights beer, so forgive me if I sound stupid, but what is the idea behind lengthening the arm that engages the handbrake?
I can see that it allows some more torque to be exerted, but you also need more travel from your cable and handrake lever.. I'm curious how it will work out

[sultennok]

Quote:"This weekend calipers will be fited to the car so I could tell you the result!
I'm hopeing on good results. "

I posted this yesterday.

I just assumed that you couldnt wait to try it out and in that way already got them fitted.. I know i would! :wink:

Quote:I can see that it allows some more torque to be exerted, but you also need more travel from your cable and handrake lever.. I'm curious how it will work out

IVAN: Your probably right about the increased travel lenght... Lets see what ZAX says when he tried it out.

[ZaX]

Small world. Somebody allready is making this mod of S-body and making money on it.
http://www.nissansilvia.co.nz/phpBB2/vie...5317cc322e

[Knudsen]

If the calipers is OK and the part that self-adjust is in perfect order (you might need shims), the stock handbrake can lock the tires too.

Mine can easily lock at higher speeds, the next problem is to get it to un-lock again...

Im planning to mount a spring that pushes the brakelever back again.

[SutteR]

Hey,
curious about the results too! Keep us updated!

SutteR

[Joe Ae86 Irl]

Ive fitted these Uras extended arms to a RPS13 (One of the top Drift cars here in Ireland)and found them to work quite well and quite an easy fix to a poor hand break

[kenny]

you just need 1 of these Knudsen.
can't wait to see the result Zax, please keep us posted.