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Post by fulltrackzach55 on Nov 11, 2016 21:02:19 GMT -5
Please answer the pole and give me some reasoning behind why you chose what you chose, of course no right answer just want to see what others have done in their cars. Reason i'm posting this thread is that i'm working on a school project and i'm thinking about designing and using a different style of e-brake, and for the project i need "RESEARCH" so i came hear, in my mind y'all are a reliable source because there's not much research on why to use them or anything like that.
I raced with a hand operated one and wasn't able to use it because i was fighting the steering issue(no power steering which sucked) to much and trying to avoid going head on in to the wall (again) this was my first race this year at 14 it was fun i just thought the e brake could be better placed and designed, its currently a hand operated one next to the shifter on the floor, by the way i didn't build the car so i couldn't build the e brake.
Thanks for the help guys just looking for other opinions from more experienced builders/drivers
Zach
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Post by knightynight on Nov 15, 2016 17:51:45 GMT -5
You would be better off fixing the power steering and putting a spinner knob on the wheel than trying to reinvent the e brake system.Yes I use one for fiqure 8 tracks but not so much on a soft dirt track as lets say mud or grass ones.I welded a pipe on mine that looks like another shifter handle that works well and have considered electric brakes off a trailer but the axle bearings are forever getting beat off from wheel hits but I am shure it could be done.
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Post by fulltrackzach55 on Nov 15, 2016 20:41:24 GMT -5
You would be better off fixing the power steering and putting a spinner knob on the wheel than trying to reinvent the e brake system.Yes I use one for fiqure 8 tracks but not so much on a soft dirt track as lets say mud or grass ones.I welded a pipe on mine that looks like another shifter handle that works well and have considered electric brakes off a trailer but the axle bearings are forever getting beat off from wheel hits but I am shure it could be done. already got a spinner on and was just thinking of putting fluid in before the race because the rack has a leak and im not gonna take out the engine again. Thanks for the feedback |
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Post by knightynight on Nov 20, 2016 9:15:49 GMT -5
Say what kind of car you running and are you shure its the rack and not a metal line rotted thru?
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Post by fulltrackzach55 on Nov 20, 2016 12:26:02 GMT -5
Say what kind of car you running and are you shure its the rack and not a metal line rotted thru? Running a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM SE. Guy i bought the car from said it was the rack leaking, haven't checked the lines because of the skid plate, so i can't see anything under the motor. |
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Post by knightynight on Nov 20, 2016 16:25:40 GMT -5
Check the lines off pump first bend they like to crack there from the motor movement rubber hose and a couple of clamps works.
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Post by fulltrackzach55 on Nov 20, 2016 17:19:26 GMT -5
checked that and there's already rubber hoses clamped on to the lines
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Post by destroyer14 on Jan 16, 2017 21:06:56 GMT -5
Check low pressure line.you guys in rustyland have evil salt.it just needs from pump to rack, no inline " cooler " from factory needed...
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Post by fulltrackzach55 on Jan 16, 2017 21:59:24 GMT -5
Check low pressure line.you guys in rustyland have evil salt.it just needs from pump to rack, no inline " cooler " from factory needed... Rustyland, that's good never heard it called that haha but thanks I'll be sure to check that when I get time |
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Post by scoobyrulz on Feb 29, 2024 11:12:59 GMT -5
Please answer the pole and give me some reasoning behind why you chose what you chose, of course no right answer just want to see what others have done in their cars. Reason i'm posting this thread is that i'm working on a school project and i'm thinking about designing and using a different style of e-brake, and for the project i need "RESEARCH" so i came hear, in my mind y'all are a reliable source because there's not much research on why to use them or anything like that. I raced with a hand operated one and wasn't able to use it because i was fighting the steering issue(no power steering which sucked) to much and trying to avoid going head on in to the wall (again) this was my first race this year at 14 it was fun i just thought the e brake could be better placed and designed, its currently a hand operated one next to the shifter on the floor, by the way i didn't build the car so i couldn't build the e brake. Thanks for the help guys just looking for other opinions from more experienced builders/drivers Zach |
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Post by scoobyrulz on Feb 29, 2024 11:17:42 GMT -5
I created a hand brake lever with a 3 point pivot using the foot e-brake assy. Eliminated the Ratchet locking mechanism so it releases instantly. It works beautiful! I welded the lever to the foot pedal and bolted in the pivot point in place of the Ratchet. They connect and work nice!
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