Tom,
I have a Lucas kit in my house along with the Datsun kit and they are the
same.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Walter" <twalter@austin.rr.com>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: Firewall Grommets etc
> Mike,
>
> Have you actually used a JAG brake kit on the Datsun?
>
> The calipers LOOK almost identical, but remember they
> were built under "patent" for the design.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> datsunmike wrote:
>
> > Linda,
> >
> > The Jag XK150 used the same brakes. Moss repair kit # is 181-600. I
don't
> > have an E catalog.
> >
> > My MGA catalog doesn't list the twin cam brakes but I believe they used
the
> > same but I can't supply a part no.
> >
> > I only posted this because Datsun's kits are NLA. Same is true for the
> > grommets and clevis pins.
> >
> > I have plenty of parts books for all kinda cars especially British ones
as
> > we know that Datsuns were heavily influenced by Brit cars.
> >
> > I have some Porsche parts books and the prices made the rest of my hair
turn
> > grey!!!! Yeeeooow!!!!!!!!!! Great cars but I'd have to rob a bank to
restore
> > one.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "L Jordan" <ay107@lafn.org>
> > To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 9:33 AM
> > Subject: Re: Firewall Grommets etc
> >
> >
> >
> >>Mike,
> >>What year for the brake caliper rebuild kits will work in the Roadster?
> >>thanks,
> >>Linda
> >>
> >>datsunmike wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>If you ever need grommets go to a British car resto supplier. That's
> >>>
> > where I
> >
> >>>bought mine as well as clevis pins and the top clips in the rear. I
wish
> >>>they would make them in polyurethane as the grommets don't last too
> >>>
> > long.
> >
> >>>The clips made for the Bs and many other Brit cars are superior to the
> >>>
> > pot
> >
> >>>metal junk Datsun supplied. These are chromed brass. Yes, you will have
> >>>
> > to
> >
> >>>modify the car a bit but worth it.
> >>>
> >>>BTW, you can buy caliper piston rebuild kits there too. MGA Twin Cams
> >>>
> > used
> >
> >>>them as well as early Es.
> >>>
> >
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