The comments about replacing both master cylinders, and the rear slave
cylinders are very valid. Unless you have the aluminum cylinders relined
they are very chancy to rebuild. It is usually a waste of time. You may
also need to replace the clutch slave cylinder. I had a good radiator, but
a shot heater core, and the heater valve was very stiff when I got the car.
I also had to build new heater control cables before I could use the
heater... As if I really need it.
As to rear disk brakes. www.311s.org has an article about converting the
rear brakes to disk. It looks very simple, but remember that the master and
slave cylinders on your car have SAE threads, and the calipers shown in the
article will be Metric. You will need to build your own metal brake lines,
making sure you use a double flare tool to reduce or eliminate the chance of
brake line connections leaking or failing.
Gordon Glasgow and 311s.org have a number of good technical articles. I
have links to both on my LINKS page, and links to some things like the
311s's page on rear disk brakes on my TECH page.
Some of the vendors on my LINKS page can provide you with a dash cover.
These covers are incredible. When properly installed you have to look very
hard to tell whether it is original, or a plastic copy.
Welcome to the list, and enjoy your new toy. Where are you located?
Tom
Portland, Oregon
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
68 1600/L16 - Number 5
http://www.datsun2000.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jeremy Welsch
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 5:28 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: New To The List
Hello All,
I have just purchased my second Datsun........besides a parts car. I've
been without one for about 10 years, since I was 18. Its a 68 2000, been
sitting in a barn since 1975, still has the inspection sticker on it, has
48K miles on it. Its all there and very solid, basically what I have been
looking for.
It does run, and sounds pretty good, however, when these cars sit for 20
years, what all should I plan on replacing? I know brakes and slave
cylinders, bias ply tires, haha, and the basics, should I be looking for
anything other than the obvious? Also when redoing the brakes has anyone
ever done a disc brake upgrade to the rear?? Is there anything available?
And the dashpad, its nice, just has the typical crack over the gauge,
repair? or dash cap? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Jeremy
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