Herb,
Are you sure they mounted the braks to the backing plate correctly??? Here
is a picture of what you should see. I thought I had a better one, but
apparently not on the web.
http://www.datsun2000.com/tech/brake_adjuster/loaded_backing_plate-500.jpg
Welding the e-brake???? I would suggest you take a serious look at what
they are trying to do yourself. The e-brake is a breeze if the cables have
not broken.
And did they clean up the adjusters?? Maybe they can't adjust the brakes
because the adjusters won't move. There is a pictorial on the tech page of
datsun2000.com showing how to take them apart and clean them up. Not a big
job, but it sure makes a difference when you try to adjust the brakes.
Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com
http://wwww.nowroc.org
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From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+tom=datsun2000.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+tom=datsun2000.com@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Herb Petty
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 4:32 PM
To: Datsun List.
Subject: [Roadsters] Brakes
Ref Screwed up rear brakes.
I'm afraid , with out looking, That I don't understand the weld job?
However, if new rear shoes were installed & adjusted properly, this creats
an automatic adjustment for the E-brake.
I believe properly adjusted rear brakes will allow the E-brake handle to
rise 3-4 clicks on the E-brake ratchet. I would think a decent brake shop
could see this. After installing new shoes, The Nissan manual says to
tighten each side ( brake shoes ) until snug. Then back off 3 clicks on
the adjuster. This also gives the correct setting for the E-brake.
Hope this helps. My 1966, will hold on any hill if the tyres have
traction !
Herb Petty
Modesto, Ca.
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