[Roadsters] No brakes!

[Stephen Webber]

I agree completely with Gary.  A new M/C does not cost very much.  As you
have already had one close call better replace unless you are certain the
old body is sound.

Steve, 63 SPL 310


On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:05 PM, Gary and Cindy Ault <aultgc at att.net> wrote:

> Gary,
>
> I've gone the kit route in the past.  I'm pretty sure that the M/C in
> my '66 is the original  factory part with just one kit installed years ago.
>  The key issue is the cylinder bore.  Is it smooth or pitted.  If it is
> pitted, you can try honing it, but I'd go for a new part at that point.
>  Lots
> of things on the car can fail and not threaten your life, but the brake
> M/C is
> one that can hurt you.
>
> Gary
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Geegc
> <geegc at aol.com>
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, January
> 15, 2014 12:06 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] No brakes!
>
>
> Driving to work today I
> tried to stop and the pedal went straight to the
> floor.
>
>
> I pumped the brakes
> and got some pressure, but not much, and I was only able
> to stop by using the
> handbrake and downshifting.
>
>
> The fluid level is still high, so I assume it is
> just a bad master cylinder,
> anyone disagree?
>
>
> Any views on rebuilding or
> just  getting a new one?
>
>
> Gary Cohen
>
>
> 1966 1600
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