Tom, I have no drum brakes so I can do without this
feature? My 240Z had this problem with the rear brakes
not fully released after I changed to rear discs but still
used the same master cylinder for a while.
Thomas
Thomas Walter wrote:
> Thomas,
>
> Lots of variation in various suppliers of brake
> systems.
>
> The "antiknock back" feature on the calipers
> help keep the pads up against the rotors.
>
> If the rear wheel cylinders are not adjusted
> on a roadster, you may really appreciate the
> "pump up" feature of the Nabco or Tokico
> cylinders.
>
> On the Girling master cylinders, correct the
> same ones are used for brake and clutch systems
> as they do not have the "one way valve" built
> in them. Not critical for a race car as it is
> assumed your brakes are always in full adjustment.
>
> I'm seen American vehicles that use check valves
> inline to the brakes that provide something like
> 2 or 10 psi depending if drum or disc. Don't recall
> exact details on those, but took a while to figure
> out what they were there for!
>
> Lots and lots of variations on brake systems. Just
> one of those little tidbits on the Datsuns that are
> often overlooked.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom Walter
>
> Thomas - Sweden wrote:
>
> > Tom, never thought of that. Wouldn't the anti
> > knock back springs behind the caliper pistons
> > do the same thing for the brake M/C? I have
> > not found this function in ATE M/C. I'm using
> > Girling/Lucas Master Cylinders (popular for use in
> > racing cars) for both brake and clutch and they
> > dont have any different user instructions AFAIK.
> >
> > Thomas
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