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Re: [Roadsters] Rx7 rear end issues ...edited

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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rx7 rear end issues ...edited
From: "Tim . via Datsun-roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:08:55 +0000
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Thread-topic: [Roadsters] Rx7 rear end issues ...edited
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If this was actually too much pressure in the line not being released, woul=
dn't one expect both rear brakes to be affected?

In my case, only the RR is rubbing. Also, I ran the caliper piston all the =
way back in and have not touched the brake pedal at all.

tim
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From: futofab <futofab@gsinet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:04 AM
To: Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com>; Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roa=
dsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rx7 rear end issues ...edited

Check your master cylinder. The large nut on the underside of the duplex br=
ake master, where the brake line attaches, houses a pressure releif valve.

If you have a pressure relief valve for the drum rear brakes, they will mai=
ntain about 10psi line pressure when the brakes are released. This may be c=
ausing the pads to stay in contact with the rotor.

This is something the 510 owners deal with when converting to rear disc bra=
kes. Typically they remove it or swap in one from the front disc brake circ=
uit which is 2psi.

On 510 disc brake swaps, the brake master from a 79-80? 280ZX is typically =
used as it is for 4 wheel disc brakes.

Dave Patten
Futofab LLC



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-------- Original message --------
From: "Tim . via Datsun-roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: 9/16/25 6:55 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>, "Tim ." <tims_d=
atsun_stuff@outlook.com>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rx7 rear end issues ...edited


I believe I have the rear end from an 82-83 Rx7 with disc brakes and LSD.

I re-built my drive shaft and got rid of the noise I heard with no wheels o=
r brakes mounted (and the car running in gear). Third member bearings and a=
xle bearings spin nice and smooth. I've been told that the axle bearings we=
re replaced by the person who customized this rear end for the Roadster.

With the car on jack stands, I re-assembled the brakes, hung the wheels and=
 ran the car (still on jack stands). I immediately heard a rubbing noise co=
ming from the RR. The noise went away at higher RPMs but there was still so=
mething rubbing that caused the rotor to get so hot I could smell it.

Pulled the wheel back off. Brake pads have a little play as does the part o=
f the assembly that holds the piston. Nothing appears to be binding and not=
hing is sloppy loose.

Parking brake assembly is (basically hanging) loose and does not appear to =
be applying pressure to the pads.

WTF am I missing?

Thanks

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If this was actually too much pressure in the line not being released, woul=
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In my case, only the RR is rubbing. Also, I ran the caliper piston all the =
way back in and have not touched the brake pedal at all.</div>
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tim</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:04 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Tim . &lt;tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com&gt;; Datsun Roadster Lis=
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Roadsters] Rx7 rear end issues ...edited</font>
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<div dir=3D"auto">Check your master cylinder. The large nut on the undersid=
e of the duplex brake master, where the brake line attaches, houses a press=
ure releif valve.&nbsp;</div>
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">If you have a pressure relief valve for the drum rear bra=
kes, they will maintain about 10psi line pressure when the brakes are relea=
sed. This may be causing the pads to stay in contact with the rotor.</div>
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">This is something the 510 owners deal with when convertin=
g to rear disc brakes. Typically they remove it or swap in one from the fro=
nt disc brake circuit which is 2psi.</div>
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">On 510 disc brake swaps, the brake master from a 79-80? 2=
80ZX is typically used as it is for 4 wheel disc brakes.</div>
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">Dave Patten&nbsp;</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">Futofab LLC&nbsp;</div>
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<div>-------- Original message --------</div>
<div>From: &quot;Tim . via Datsun-roadsters&quot; &lt;datsun-roadsters@auto=
x.team.net&gt; </div>
<div>Date: 9/16/25 6:55 PM (GMT-05:00) </div>
<div>To: Datsun Roadster List &lt;datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net&gt;, &quo=
t;Tim .&quot; &lt;tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com&gt;
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<div>Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rx7 rear end issues ...edited </div>
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I believe I have the rear end from an 82-83 Rx7 with disc brakes and LSD.</=
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-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
<br>
</div>
<div style=3D"direction:ltr; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
I re-built my drive shaft and got rid of the noise I heard with no wheels o=
r brakes mounted (and the car running in gear). Third member bearings and a=
xle bearings spin nice and smooth. I've been told that the axle bearings we=
re replaced by the person who customized
 this rear end for the Roadster.</div>
<div style=3D"direction:ltr; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font=
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<br>
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With the car on jack stands, I re-assembled the brakes, hung the wheels and=
 ran the car (still on jack stands). I immediately heard a rubbing noise co=
ming from the RR. The noise went away at higher RPMs but there was still so=
mething rubbing that caused the
 rotor to get so hot I could smell it.</div>
<div style=3D"direction:ltr; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font=
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Pulled the wheel back off. Brake pads have a little play as does the part o=
f the assembly that holds the piston. Nothing appears to be binding and not=
hing is sloppy loose.</div>
<div style=3D"direction:ltr; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
<br>
</div>
<div style=3D"direction:ltr; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
Parking brake assembly is (basically hanging) loose and does not appear to =
be applying pressure to the pads.</div>
<div style=3D"direction:ltr; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font=
-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
<br>
</div>
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WTF am I missing?</div>
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