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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