Thomas,
Lots of variation in various suppliers of brake
systems.
The "antiknock back" feature on the calipers
help keep the pads up against the rotors.
If the rear wheel cylinders are not adjusted
on a roadster, you may really appreciate the
"pump up" feature of the Nabco or Tokico
cylinders.
On the Girling master cylinders, correct the
same ones are used for brake and clutch systems
as they do not have the "one way valve" built
in them. Not critical for a race car as it is
assumed your brakes are always in full adjustment.
I'm seen American vehicles that use check valves
inline to the brakes that provide something like
2 or 10 psi depending if drum or disc. Don't recall
exact details on those, but took a while to figure
out what they were there for!
Lots and lots of variations on brake systems. Just
one of those little tidbits on the Datsuns that are
often overlooked.
Cheers,
Tom Walter
Thomas - Sweden wrote:
> Tom, never thought of that. Wouldn't the anti
> knock back springs behind the caliper pistons
> do the same thing for the brake M/C? I have
> not found this function in ATE M/C. I'm using
> Girling/Lucas Master Cylinders (popular for use in
> racing cars) for both brake and clutch and they
> dont have any different user instructions AFAIK.
>
> Thomas
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