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Re: Brake Overhaul

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Brake Overhaul
From: Gordon Glasgow <glasgow@serv.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 19:41:05 -0800
It wouldn't be as easy as on the Z because the Z has independent suspension. 
You just mount the brake to the hub carrier. Then think about the roadster's 
brake backing plate and axle seal (that isn't designed to be out in the 
weather).

Sexmnypwr@aol.com wrote:

>   I know this one has come up before, but...
>   I remember someone talking about a front disk brake caliper bolt on from 
>another car maker (can't remember the maker, someone?).  But is there a REAR 
>brake bolt on conversion?  I was helping a guy named Mike Wisdom on the Z 
>group list do the technical drawings for a rear disk brake mounting plate to 
>allow 87-90 Sentra calipers to replace the rear drums for the 240Z's (with 
>280ZX front rotors).  I was wondering if this same setup would work with our 
>Roadsters.  With Mike's conversion, you also have to install a proportioning 
>valve and tune it, but that's not too hard.
>   Any thoughts?
>
>   Stan Wada

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Gordon Glasgow
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