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Re: brake master 2000

To: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: brake master 2000
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:31:20 -0500
Rich,

That should be a metric master. You'll need adapters to get the brake lines
to fit correctly.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 5:30 AM
Subject: Re: brake master 2000


> The reason I asked about the brake master is because I found a near direct
> bolt in master cylinder for $40!
> I just installed a 1972 620 Datsun truck brake master from O'Reiley's auto
> parts, using the original 2000 reservoirs. The bore is 3/4, as cast into
> both the masters on the side. The brake lines point down, but with a
little
> different spacing.
>
> You just half to start the brake lines before you install the master the
> rest of the way!
>
> Rich W
> Dallas
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
> To: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 8:57 PM
> Subject: Re: brake master 2000
>
>
> > I don't know the bore, but 68-70 1600 and 2000 use the same master
> > cylinder.
> >
> > The clutch and brake pedal should sit at the same height.  Look under
> > your dash and see if one of the pedal stops is bent back.  You may have
> > an aftermarket clutch master cylinder that has a threaded rod and
> > clevis.  It may be adjusted too high, and the pedal stop may be bent
> > back to stop it from constantly depressing the clutch pedal (partially
> > engaged clutch).
> >
> > --- Richard Wright <duntov1@attbi.com> wrote:
> > > Is the brake master bore 3/4" on a 2000?
> > > Does the brake pedal sit low like the gas pedal, or up higher up like
> > > the
> > > clutch?
> > > Rich W
> > > Dallas
> > >
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