[Roadsters] Brakes

[Tom Hendricksen]

Herb,

Are you sure they mounted the braks to the backing plate correctly???  Here
is a picture of what you should see.  I thought I had a better one, but
apparently not on the web.

http://www.datsun2000.com/tech/brake_adjuster/loaded_backing_plate-500.jpg

Welding the e-brake????  I would suggest you take a serious look at what
they are trying to do yourself.  The e-brake is a breeze if the cables have
not broken.

And did they clean up the adjusters??  Maybe they can't adjust the brakes
because the adjusters won't move.  There is a pictorial on the tech page of
datsun2000.com showing how to take them apart and clean them up.  Not a big
job, but it sure makes a difference when you try to adjust the brakes.

Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com
http://wwww.nowroc.org

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Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 4:32 PM
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Subject: [Roadsters] Brakes


Ref   Screwed up rear brakes.

  I'm afraid , with out looking, That I don't understand the weld job?
However, if new rear shoes were installed & adjusted properly, this creats
an automatic adjustment for the  E-brake.
  I believe properly adjusted rear brakes will allow the E-brake handle to
rise  3-4 clicks on the E-brake ratchet.  I would think a decent brake shop
could see this.  After installing new shoes,  The Nissan manual says to
tighten each side ( brake shoes ) until snug.   Then back off  3 clicks on
the adjuster.   This also gives the correct setting for the E-brake.
  Hope this helps.     My  1966, will hold on any hill if the tyres have
traction !

  Herb Petty
  Modesto, Ca.
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