If the calipers are corroded, you may have a problem, but there is nothing
inherently wrong with the stock brakes. The rotors can be magnafluxed to check
for cracks if you want to be thoroughly safe, but that's a rare problem. They
normally wear out before anything else happens.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Mistak
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 7:22 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Question about front disc brakes
>
>
> Hi All,=0D
> =0D
> after taking apart front end disc brakes, question ? i will need new part=
> s=0D
> rotors look ok but have them checked, calipers cleaned ok but =0D
> pads are shot and rusted not to mention piston inside.. is it better to =0D
> change out to different disc, such as volvo or just get parts for what i =
> =0D
> have as original equip if rotors are ok , in other words can i depend=0D
> on the rotors etc, after 30+ years, or should i change out to something=0D
> else? also need brake lines to both sides of the calipers and new rubber
> hoses, easy to do as i am down to only frame,=0D
> =0D
> thanks for any help=0D
> =0D
> ron mistak=0D
> 67 1600
>
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