On the datsun2000.com links page there is a link to a guy here in Portland
who had brake line adaptors made for the Volvo brake conversion. They
convert the two brake line inputs on the caliper to a single brake line to
match the Datsun. This is shown on Mark's page when he changed his Chevy
powered roadster over to Volvo brakes. You can find that web site in the
projects section of the Links page as well.
I recently inquired to see if the manifolds were still available to be sure
the link was a good link. The last I heard, they are. This makes a very
nice looking conversion. Look at the info on Mark's page and you will see
what I mean.
Oh, and I bought a set so I will have them whenever I decide to convert my
brakes over to Volvo calipers. I would like to know the answer to what the
correct rotor diameter turns out to be.
Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com
http://www.nowroc.org
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From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Steve WIx
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 8:39 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion
Hi All,
I need some opinions on what to do with the Volvo brake caliper
conversion on my 1966 SPL311 roadster, I've had the rotors turned to
the minimum diameter per the guidance at the 311s.org website, which is
a diameter of 11.05 inches. However, when I bolt the calipers on, the
rotor doesn't turn. I've put in a couple of spacer washers, so I don't
think the rotor is locking up from the side. It looks like the rotor
diameter is just a little too large and is causing the rotor to lock
up. The obvious solution is to get the rotor turned more and this is
where I need a little help.
For you folks who have run into this problem, was it actually the rotor
too large or is there something I'm missing?
Any suggestions on the clearance width between the rotor and the Volvo
caliper? I could probably assume the same as the original pads, but
with the rotors already turned down, I don't have an idea of the
original clearance. Any suggestions or info here would be greatly
appreciated.
Any suggestions on what diameter to turn the rotors? My strategy would
be to subtract the the clearance plus a smidge more to come up with a
workable diameter.
I'd hate to have to get the rotors turned a third time if I don't get it
right this time.
Thanks
Steve Wix
Sandia Park, New Mexico
sdwix@aol.com
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