Parking Brake Sucks?

GT Motoring · 12-15-2009, 11:09 AM

The e-brake on the 350Z is a drum style E brake inside the rear rotor, which I assume it to be the same on the 370Z. This makes them very weak for drifting that is why most people who drift 350's have added hydro e-brakes.

The drum should be okay for parking, unless on a large incline, but then it should be put in gear, although I am not a fan of leaving the car in gear while parked.

vipor · 12-15-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GT Motoring

The e-brake on the 350Z is a drum style E brake inside the rear rotor, which I assume it to be the same on the 370Z. This makes them very weak for drifting that is why most people who drift 350's have added hydro e-brakes.

The drum should be okay for parking, unless on a large incline, but then it should be put in gear, although I am not a fan of leaving the car in gear while parked.

Yeah me neither, I've trained myself to never leave it in gear. This helps when I want to add remote start too. Thankfully there is a neutral shifter position wire. I wonder what's out there as far as converting the e-brake....

phelan · 12-15-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GT Motoring

The e-brake on the 350Z is a drum style E brake inside the rear rotor, which I assume it to be the same on the 370Z. This makes them very weak for drifting that is why most people who drift 350's have added hydro e-brakes.

The drum should be okay for parking, unless on a large incline, but then it should be put in gear, although I am not a fan of leaving the car in gear while parked.

Silly question, but are there disadvantages to leaving the car in gear when you park? I've had it drilled into my brain to put it in 1st/Reverse depending on where you're parked.

Modshack · 12-15-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

Silly question, but are there disadvantages to leaving the car in gear when you park? I've had it drilled into my brain to put it in 1st/Reverse depending on where you're parked.

+1...None that I know of. I would NEVER depend on the parking brake to hold the car..My last several cars have all been marginal in this area. I don't think it's exclusive to the Z

kannibul · 12-15-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

+1...None that I know of. I would NEVER depend on the parking brake to hold the car..My last several cars have all been marginal in this area. I don't think it's exclusive to the Z

Agreed.

I've always pulled the ebrake, and stick it in 1st (if on level or incline) or Reverse (if on decline), or Park.

ebrake takes the brunt of it all, the rest is on the transmission/engine/clutch.

The stress on the transmission/transmission is less than what it goes through while you're driving it.

antbear · 12-15-2009, 12:16 PM

"Cause in my eyes brake pads and rotors are cheap compared to a clutch and transmission, that's why I never downshift when coming to a stop light. Just put it in neutral and coast then use the brakes."

I have a 2001 Frontier Supercharged 5 speed manual with 90,000 miles. For those 90,000 miles I have downshifted almost every time I approach a red light or stop sign. Still has the original clutch disks and transmission/rear end are great shape. So enjoy your Z and downshift

. . . because it was made for doing these things. BTW....when you downshift there is less wear to brake pads and rotors because the engine is helping to bring your car to a stop.

areyouin729 · 12-15-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

+1...None that I know of. I would NEVER depend on the parking brake to hold the car..My last several cars have all been marginal in this area. I don't think it's exclusive to the Z

for some reason, I always leave my gear in 1st when parked, someone told me you should do that when I first learned stick about 10 years ago and it is now just a habit I can't stop

shadow2k · 12-15-2009, 07:02 PM

I use the e-brake, then put it in gear for my Z 6MT. I don't want it rolling anywhere. I've done this with every MT car I've owned.

For autos, I do not use the e-brake, just drop it into park. The reason I do them different is the autos I've driven all have the ebrake as a foot pedal, with the release under the left side of the dash. Annoying, clumsy, easy to forget it's on...so I ignore it.

PapoZalsa · 12-15-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

Silly question, but are there disadvantages to leaving the car in gear when you park? I've had it drilled into my brain to put it in 1st/Reverse depending on where you're parked.

I always leave my car in gear with the E-brake on.

The only disadvantage I could see is if you get hit from behind while you parked in gear.

12-15-2009, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
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antbear Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 111 Drives: 09 370Z Tour/Sport P Rep Power: 16	"Cause in my eyes brake pads and rotors are cheap compared to a clutch and transmission, that's why I never downshift when coming to a stop light. Just put it in neutral and coast then use the brakes." I have a 2001 Frontier Supercharged 5 speed manual with 90,000 miles. For those 90,000 miles I have downshifted almost every time I approach a red light or stop sign. Still has the original clutch disks and transmission/rear end are great shape. So enjoy your Z and downshift . . . because it was made for doing these things. BTW....when you downshift there is less wear to brake pads and rotors because the engine is helping to bring your car to a stop.

12-15-2009, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadow2k Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 143 Drives: 09 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	I use the e-brake, then put it in gear for my Z 6MT. I don't want it rolling anywhere. I've done this with every MT car I've owned. For autos, I do not use the e-brake, just drop it into park. The reason I do them different is the autos I've driven all have the ebrake as a foot pedal, with the release under the left side of the dash. Annoying, clumsy, easy to forget it's on...so I ignore it.