brakes IE Big Brake Kit - Parking Brake Issue

[cbesing]

Hi,

 

Please see picture.  As you can see, there is very little throw for the parking brake, only 1/2" before lever contacts hub.  I noticed that the bracket (circled in red) is longer on the stock brake and would create much more throw.

 

Has anyone had issues with the IE big brake install. Does this look right? Should I use the stock piece?

 

Thanks for all the advise

 

Chris

[jmr_1602]

Maybe they sent you 230mm thrust rod and tension springs. Double check the part numbers.

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[cbesing]

Do you mean 130? This one is 130. The stock is 152 and is too long.

[Guest_anonymous]

Did you call the vendor to address with them any issue you have with their product?

[cbesing]

Just started this weekend. I emailed them.

[Guest_anonymous]

Then you might have to wait for a proper reply during standard buisness hours. I don't mean this personally because you are looking for a solution, but, I find it unfortunate that this forum has become a tech support venue for Ireland Engineering. On the flip side it has also become a bitching zone about them and their products when it could have been addressed by them initially if given the chance.

Since Ireland Engineering has been around for some time I'm sure there is also at least one thread pertaining to their BBK installation if you use the search function.

Good luck

Edited August 1, 2015 by dar_on_

[jmr_1602]

I meant if this is the IE BBK (250mm drums) then maybe they sent you the parts for the stock drums (230mm). It's happened to me before.

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[GirtAllerton]

I had the exact same problem among others for the parts I got from IE. Didn't feel like dealing with the cont. problems so I had Blunt send me the right thrust rod and brake shoes. It does need to be longer you are correct. The stock one is too long. When you have the right part you will find out that there is no spacers on the shoes that IE supplies and that the parking brake lever will make contact with the spring. IE did send out new shoes but that was after telling me to bend the bracket to fit. I won't get into an IE debate buts lets say you get the right parts from Blunt and his service is excellent. Good Luck with the project.

Edited August 2, 2015 by GirtAllerton

[cbesing]

Thanks to all. To date I have had excellent service and products form IE. I will contact them on Monday and see where it goes.

Thanks again!

[jrhone]

Not to get into Ireland sucks or Ireland is amazing...they sent me all the correct parts for the rear upgrade, and actually Andrew took the Turbo brake cable off his car to make sure I was up and running as quick as possible as they didn't have any more in stock.  Great customer service.  

[TobyB]

...but do call, not email, from personal experience...

 

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[cbesing]

Final update on brake issue. I talked with Andrew at IE and we determined that the trust rod was 3/4"'shorter than required. They are sending new ones out today. I know there is a lot of negative IE stuff, but Andrew was very helpful and responsive. They need more of him, that's for sure.

Thanks to all.

[M3M3]

Great!

Thanks for following up.