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Krazykouki · 03-17-2011, 02:02 AM

I cannot get my stock ebrake to lock up the wheels no matter the speed in a straight line. I have brand new rear rotors and pads but I have fresh 275's in the rear. I was able to get it to lock them up with ease when I had 235's on the back though.

bb4_96 · 03-18-2011, 10:36 AM

^ sissy bar?

JDMStanced · 05-04-2011, 01:57 AM

you guys want to sell me your cnc handle bar so that i can make custom wilwood set up? lol

s13drifterbabe · 08-09-2012, 12:22 PM

Has anyone resolved this issue?
I'm having the same exact problem with my hydro ebrake. I have to pull the ebrake handle with pretty much both hands very forcefully while going in a straight line, and even then, it barely locks. The ebrake handle only travels about an inch.

Friends have helped me bleed the system over and over and over again, still same issue.
I tried switching the brake lines on the hydro and all it did was pushed fluid into the master brake cylinder reservoir. I so switched the lines back the way it was.
Any help?

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 08-09-2012, 12:24 PM

Your e brake cables are stretched

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 08-09-2012, 12:25 PM

either get new cables or get a hydro ebrake setup

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 08-09-2012, 12:26 PM

Also some good brake pads would help out alot, get the hawk hp+ brake pads, that have a good bite to them!

Chrischeezer · 08-09-2012, 12:51 PM

what size master cylinder on the hydo?
whats the bore size on the rear pistons?
how long is the handle on your hydro?

I have the same problem with my E36, ASD pass through set-up, connecting to rear brake lines. The pull was Rock hard, and it only moved 1/2 an inch. I increased the size of the leaver, it helps a lot, locks the rears instantly

s13drifterbabe · 08-09-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrischeezer

what size master cylinder on the hydo?
whats the bore size on the rear pistons?
how long is the handle on your hydro?

I have the same problem with my E36, ASD pass through set-up, connecting to rear brake lines. The pull was Rock hard, and it only moved 1/2 an inch. I increased the size of the leaver, it helps a lot, locks the rears instantly

It's a stock S13 master cylinder, K-sport standard hydro 5/8", rear brakes are stock S13 with less than 1 year old brake discs & pads.

di-devol · 08-09-2012, 01:20 PM

I'm using 3/4" Wilwood cyl
Stock s13 calipers, Shitty autozone pads
Handle is about 16" +/-

Locks super easy, good amount of travel on teh handle as well. Locks at 5mph to ---mph, straight line, no problem.

I think it has alot to do with the way the leverage point is.

ch1873857 · 08-10-2012, 06:59 AM

I see this A LOT.

I have ASD 16" pull back. dual z32.

USE CHEAP PADS. seriously go to the autoparts store and buy the cheapest of the cheap pads!! i promise!

Ceramics and ebrakes DONT WORK.

gsracer.. saw you at CFRC couple weeks ago. SICK. you were entering silly fast by the end of the night!

s13drifterbabe · 08-11-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by di-devol

I'm using 3/4" Wilwood cyl
Stock s13 calipers, Shitty autozone pads
Handle is about 16" +/-

Locks super easy, good amount of travel on teh handle as well. Locks at 5mph to ---mph, straight line, no problem.

I think it has alot to do with the way the leverage point is.

There is a very nice setup. Where can I buy a handle like that?

ch1873857 · 08-12-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13drifterbabe

There is a very nice setup. Where can I buy a handle like that?

looks custom. you can get a similar one assembled and ready to go from ASD motorsports for 180. its pretty amazing. this is the standalone master version

08-09-2012, 12:24 PM	#35
rb25_s13*CHUKI Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali Age: 36 Posts: 2,759 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Your e brake cables are stretched __________________ Obliterate

08-09-2012, 12:25 PM	#36
rb25_s13*CHUKI Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali Age: 36 Posts: 2,759 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	either get new cables or get a hydro ebrake setup __________________ Obliterate

08-09-2012, 12:26 PM	#37
rb25_s13*CHUKI Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali Age: 36 Posts: 2,759 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Also some good brake pads would help out alot, get the hawk hp+ brake pads, that have a good bite to them! __________________ Obliterate

08-09-2012, 12:51 PM	#38
Chrischeezer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Age: 41 Posts: 1,406 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	what size master cylinder on the hydo? whats the bore size on the rear pistons? how long is the handle on your hydro? I have the same problem with my E36, ASD pass through set-up, connecting to rear brake lines. The pull was Rock hard, and it only moved 1/2 an inch. I increased the size of the leaver, it helps a lot, locks the rears instantly __________________

03-17-2011, 02:02 AM	#31
Krazykouki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 488 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I cannot get my stock ebrake to lock up the wheels no matter the speed in a straight line. I have brand new rear rotors and pads but I have fresh 275's in the rear. I was able to get it to lock them up with ease when I had 235's on the back though.

03-18-2011, 10:36 AM	#32
bb4_96 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under my car Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	^ sissy bar?

05-04-2011, 01:57 AM	#33
JDMStanced Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: irvine Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you guys want to sell me your cnc handle bar so that i can make custom wilwood set up? lol

08-09-2012, 12:22 PM	#34
s13drifterbabe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has anyone resolved this issue? I'm having the same exact problem with my hydro ebrake. I have to pull the ebrake handle with pretty much both hands very forcefully while going in a straight line, and even then, it barely locks. The ebrake handle only travels about an inch. Friends have helped me bleed the system over and over and over again, still same issue. I tried switching the brake lines on the hydro and all it did was pushed fluid into the master brake cylinder reservoir. I so switched the lines back the way it was. Any help?

08-09-2012, 01:20 PM	#40
di-devol Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Woodinville Age: 43 Posts: 1,412 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'm using 3/4" Wilwood cyl Stock s13 calipers, Shitty autozone pads Handle is about 16" +/- Locks super easy, good amount of travel on teh handle as well. Locks at 5mph to ---mph, straight line, no problem. I think it has alot to do with the way the leverage point is.

08-10-2012, 06:59 AM	#41
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I see this A LOT. I have ASD 16" pull back. dual z32. USE CHEAP PADS. seriously go to the autoparts store and buy the cheapest of the cheap pads!! i promise! Ceramics and ebrakes DONT WORK. gsracer.. saw you at CFRC couple weeks ago. SICK. you were entering silly fast by the end of the night!