Info for the List:
Those firewall bolts that hold the master brake and clutch cylinders are
knurled and pressed into the firewall. They are NOT screwed in. The knurling
keeps them from turning when tightening the nuts. They can be tapped out
with a hammer without much difficulty. Do not attempt to turn them from
under the dash. It can be done after great effort with a breaker bar and
extension, but if you turn them you will strip the knurling and they are a
pain to tighten up without a helper even with the doors removed. Ask me how
I know all this!
Mike Hudson '67-1600
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Friederich" <j.f@cox.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 5:59 PM
Subject: Brake MC removal
> How in the !!#** do you get to the bottom nut on the brake master? I
> can't turn the bolt end from the inside of the firewall, even on the
> loosened top one, so they must be secured in the firewall somehow. I
> can't get at the bottom nut with any tool that I've got or can imagine.
>
>
> Surely there must be a trick I don't know about to get at that bottom
> nut...
>
> John F
> '69 2000
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