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To: Phillip.B.Hall@MSFC.NASA.GOV, Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
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From: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 12:03:45 -0400
As a thought, that spring is rather strong (try replacing it!)  A lower rate 
spring could be replaced which would reduce the pressure on the E clip yet 
still serve the purpose.  I have NOT tested this, I am just theorizing.  Any 
ideas all?

Sidney Raper
1964 1500
1967 SRL311 00060
1967 SRL311 00076
Jacksonville Florida
http://www.geocities.com/roadsternut/index.html




>From: "Hall, Phillip" <Phillip.B.Hall@MSFC.NASA.GOV>
>Reply-To: "Hall, Phillip" <Phillip.B.Hall@MSFC.NASA.GOV>
>To: "Roadsters (E-mail)" <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 10:44:10 -0500
>
>Hey again - below is a reply I got on the idea of removing the return 
>spring
>on the brake pedal.  This was off list so I thought I would forward.  If 
>you
>remember a friend almost "lost it all" when the E-clip broke due to high
>return spring forces.
>
>"Nissan recognized the problem themselves and installed positive stop
>brackets on all Z cars equipped with
>just such a spring.   These brackets have a tough rubber tipped 6 mm bolt
>which is jamb nutted to allow for precise adjustment.   The only thing
>between a roadster owner and an absolutely no hydraulic braking situation 
>is
>a
>small internal E-clip which holds the plunger in position between braking
>cycles.   The addition of these positive stops was deemed necessary on Z
>cars, why not Roadsters?  Simple evolution of the design process.   A
>definite betterment.   If they don't want to remove the springs, why not at
>least err on the side of caution and install a positive stop bracket?"
>
>  Happy Roadstering
>
>Phil
>SEROC
>
>PS -Now this is embarrassing -  didn't get my reservation in at the Hampton
>for RA - anyone got a floor me and Alan can barrow - will pay.


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