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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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im wondering if ne one is able to lock up the rear wheels when you pull the hand brake (you kno to do one of those 180s while moving) i cant even lock them up in the rain the brakes were new when i get the my car in about a year ago nad they ive never been able to lock them up (95 mustang 5 speed) jus wondering if ne of u have done it
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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I dont think the cable puts enough pressure on them while in motion to actually lock them up. They have the pistons to do that.
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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man not another dummy driver
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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whos a dummy driver? does ne one kno if there an upgrade taht could solve this for me
Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Just one question..... Why?

Now I'm sure even with taking the EVOC course and driving for 12 years I'm no master driver but..... I've never been in a situation where I needed to lock up my rear wheels and do a 180.

If your heart is set on it though, maybe your back brakes or the e-brake cable need adjusted.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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I do 180's and 360's. When i moving down the road, all i do is push the clutch in and rev, dump clutch and do a 180. lol.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 02:39 AM
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Im able to lock mine up, i guess you just have to pull really hard or something. Either way, its possible.
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 03:29 AM
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Casper - LOL buddy, funnah!! I would do that but then Id die

Im sure if its slick enough outside and you wrench the sh*t outa the ebrake, Im sure somthings bound to happen....
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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if youve never done it before then i think youre missing out theres no reason to do it its for fun same reason you do burnouts and donuts i could do it in my first car (intrepid) and i could get that thing spinnin especially in the rain i just want to kno if mustang are set up so this wont happen and ive popped the clutch to do a 180 but its kinda hard to do that doing 30 mph but thanx ill look into stronger cable and better brakes
Old Oct 19, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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