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Re: brake master 2000

To: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: brake master 2000
From: Stan Chernoff <az589@lafn.org>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 06:32:39 -0800
Richard,

If the connection threads in the M/C are 10mm you may be in for an
unstoppable surprise.  The threads in the original M/C are 3/8" and smaller
than the metric ones.  The 3/8 tube fittings will enter a metric cylinder
connection without any resistance.

Stan
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At 04:30 AM 12/24/01 -0600, Richard Wright wrote:
>The reason I asked about the brake master is because I found a near direct
>bolt in master cylinder for $40!
>I just installed a 1972 620 Datsun truck brake master from O'Reiley's auto
>parts, using the original 2000 reservoirs. The bore is 3/4, as cast into
>both the masters on the side. The brake lines point down, but with a little
>different spacing.
>
>You just half to start the brake lines before you install the master the
>rest of the way!
>
>Rich W
>Dallas
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
>To: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>
>Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 8:57 PM
>Subject: Re: brake master 2000
>
>
>> I don't know the bore, but 68-70 1600 and 2000 use the same master
>> cylinder.
>>
>> The clutch and brake pedal should sit at the same height.  Look under
>> your dash and see if one of the pedal stops is bent back.  You may have
>> an aftermarket clutch master cylinder that has a threaded rod and
>> clevis.  It may be adjusted too high, and the pedal stop may be bent
>> back to stop it from constantly depressing the clutch pedal (partially
>> engaged clutch).
>>
>> --- Richard Wright <duntov1@attbi.com> wrote:
>> > Is the brake master bore 3/4" on a 2000?
>> > Does the brake pedal sit low like the gas pedal, or up higher up like
>> > the
>> > clutch?
>> > Rich W
>> > Dallas
>> >
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>> =====
>> Adam
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