E brake delete

[Sebscst]

In the search for eternal enlightenment im thinking of deleteing the whole ebrake setup. I have done some major weight saving on my quest to 2000 lbs. and this should shave off another 7-10 lbs(estimated) I live in florida so everything is pretty flat and i think leaving it in gear would be fine. I could chock the tires if i had to. Has anyone else done this or is this just a dumb idea.

[steely]

For daily drivers in PA anyway, we can't get around the state inspection requirement.
FL doesn't have that, do they?
Personally I wouldn't but if she's a racer, I guess could see it, but keep the parts for when you sell it.

[Sebscst]

Yeah no state inspections here and car would be far from passing anyways. Not worried about resale car will stay in the family.

[SCOTITUDE]

track car so its long gone, pretty straightforward ripout.

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Check out the link below - although it's for the e-brake adjustment, the process should be similar in disassembly.

Porsche 911 Parking Brake Adjustment | 911 (1965-89) - 930 Turbo (1975-89) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

[Sboxin]

We did this when we went to Coil over springs . . . also did rear wheel bearing R/R . . . not difficult but I don't remember if I removed the hub first or not . . .

Regards,

[Eli W]

Lol, this is one mod I won't be doing. My Ebrake saved my life at the track after I had boiled mine, was going about 80mph in a long straight away going down hill. The trees where one 100 yards in front of me.

[-Levi-]

Originally Posted by Eli W

Lol, this is one mod I won't be doing. My Ebrake saved my life at the track after I had boiled mine, was going about 80mph in a long straight away going down hill. The trees where one 100 yards in front of me.

exactly- over the years I have seen multiple people use theirs in a bad situation.
remember, emergency brake, not parking brake.

[Nick Triesch]

Yup, losing those 7 pounds just could make your car almost fast as a Jetta 2.0 sport wagon with a Labrador retriever in the back.

[Sebscst]

Thanks not asking how to remove them(they are already off). Just seeing the pros and cons of not having them. You guys made some good points. I guess i have never had to use the e brake in an emergency situation so didnt think about that.

[Elombard]

Yeah I had to use mine once when I ran over a thing on the freeway and it ripped off the master cylinder because I had the bottom plate off the car because ...weight savings.

Anyway have you thought about a line lock for an ebrake? I think they are pretty easy to add in. Wont help in an emergency if the hydraulics are compromised.

[steely]

Originally Posted by -Levi-

remember, emergency brake, not parking brake.

Actually, it's just a parking brake.