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Re: Volvo brake conversion

To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Volvo brake conversion
From: Thomas - Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 22:41:16 +0100
Those who try them will notice less pedal pressure
but a 7/8" master cylinder (240Z) is probably required.

Ferrari used the Dunlop calipers too but 4 pistons are
better than 2. +50% more pad area and...

Thomas

Gary McCormick wrote:

> The Roadster's brakes work excellently when they are in good tick - after 
>all, aren't they
> the same units used on some faster and heavier cars (Jags, Jensen 
>Interceptor)? - so I was
> wondering "Why bother?" with the Volvo brake conversion. Well, the sentence 
>below answers
> my question on that subject.
>
> Gary McCormick
> San Jose, CA
>
> Steve Allen wrote:
>
> > <snip> The entire assembly (loaded) including pads cost just a little more
> > than one caliper piston for our roadsters. <snip>
> >
> > Steve Allen
> > Rohnert Park, CA
> > 67.5 stroked
> > 66 resto to be stroked
> > 66 SCCA GP
> > 311 Skid Marks
> > http://www.311s.org
>
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