bumpdE30 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 can anyone tell me in detail how to disconnect the rear brakes? i dont really want to remove them just disconnect so they dont work in conjunction with the front (or at all). like what people do to line lock but it isnt for that purpose. the handbrake still working would be nice but if thats not possible screw it, if i have to ill remove the whole caliper but would be nice if i didnt have too.. any help greatly appreciated and yes i know how stupid this is. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 bit dodgy but im guessing all you would hav to do is remove the brake lines and pads. handbrake is cable operated so that can stay Im guessing this is so you can skid it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Undo them from the calipers and find a fitting that will block off the end of the line. Handbrake will work - it has no relation to the hydraulic brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 If you just remove the brake lines - the system will fill with air and the fronts won't work either. You need to block the rear lines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 basically ... not recommended ... just dont drive behind me with this setup ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Why the hell would you want to do it for anyway ???? There are enough deaths on our roads now If y'r goin to drive it on our roads you need y'r licence taken off you Just an old farts thoughts.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 The ghetto method is to use a pair of vise grips on the brake hoses in the rear But it will damage the hoses [do so at your own risk, if somebody gets hurt I'll laugh!] I have seen a switchable solenoid in the rear brakes made from a CNG high pressure solenoid [free from most wreckers] Drag racers use a similar system on the front wheels to prevent roll-out, but give instant release upon launching [they hold the brakes and lock the solenoid] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpdE30 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Why the hell would you want to do it for anyway ???? There are enough deaths on our roads now If y'r goin to drive it on our roads you need y'r licence taken off you Just an old farts thoughts.. lol your funny, jumping to conclusions and whatnot Simplest method is to stick a metal spacer in the caliper between the pads so the pads can not touch the disc, they might tip a bit so there may be some braking. Shape it like T so it sits over the caliper and down between the pads, you may need to tie it in with wire. You can just take it out when you want to. Hope you have no intention of driving anywhere with this set up. Perhaps you may wish to say why you want to do this to calm some of the other replies or confirm that you are ???? its for a padock basher so no need to worry, i think ill be going with this choice thanks for all the help! v much appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 lol your funny, jumping to conclusions and whatnot its for a padock basher so no need to worry, i think ill be going with this choice thanks for all the help! v much appreciated! paddock basher - fark ditch the front brake and just leave rears.. badass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 paddock basher - fark ditch the front brake and just leave rears.. badass Ditch the Clutch while you are at it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Ditch the Clutch while you are at it! haha this worked well with speed shifts in the northern meet paddock e30 aye Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 so...ahh...skids? haha make sure your diff is locked man or you will end up locking cos you will blow it for sure! Line lock? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 who needs brakes in a paddock basher?? Brakes only make you go slow, which is not the intention?? I would go for taking the fronts out and leaving the rears, beats using the handbrake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpdE30 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 yeah the difs locked so all good. ill just go for the back brakes out only, have no probs with using the handbrake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 yeah the difs locked so all good. ill just go for the back brakes out only, have no probs with using the handbrake do i smell a challenge for the 327 eater?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
