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Originally Posted by Frishkorn
I figured that was a bad idea. Only use mine to park. I'm not ready for drifting yet. But thanks for the tip in advance.  |
Good man!(Yes I really said that) The parking brake is for parking. Although it will certainly work for drifting and loads of people use it, it is not MADE for that purpose. The stock pads and drums in the e/parking brakes are designed for the car to be stationary when used and are very thin. The drum can glaze over quickly if used too much and will soon give you no grip. Now of course you can upgrade the shoes and rotors to parts that can take the beating or even go the hydraulic system route but it will cost ya!
There are better (but more difficult to master) ways to initiate a drift that wont cost you an arm and leg to repair all the time.
I loved watching Tokyo Drift with all the pull the hand break, complete a whole 100 yard drift, release the hand break, scenes!!! There would have been axles, transmissions and engine parts EVERYWHERE!