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To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: volvo brake conversion
From: "Jim Sylvester" <jim.sylvester@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:04:38 -0600
Yesterday I experienced my car was pulling to the left when I braked.  You
guessed it, after getting the car up on jack stands and removing the front
right tire, I discovered a leaking caliper.  Upon removing and disassembling
the caliper, I discovered a rusting mess that's going to be expensive to
rebuild.

 

On the positive side, this allows me to do a Volvo brake conversion!

 

I've already ordered the "manifold" from Breck Meyer described in the
311s.org write-up and am now assembling the other parts I'll need.

 

Can anyone make a good recommendation on a source for the Volvo calipers?
Unlike parts for our Datsun, there appears to be an infinite number of
online sources of remanufactured Volvo calipers but I wanted to check with
the list for your experience before I blindly pick a site.

 

Finally, if anyone has recently done a Volvo conversion using method #2 as
described on the 311s.org site, I would appreciate hearing about your
experience.  What's the saying?  Measure twice, cut once?  I would love the
benefit of your experience before I launch off on a conversion of my front
brakes.  






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