[Roadsters] !966 1600 Brake Master Cylinder help

[David Patten]

Mick, 
You may be able to use an aftermarket racing master cylinder from someone like Wilwood or Tilton Engineering as a replacement. These can be bought in multiple sizes. 

These have a 3/8" thread x 3/16" line with an inverted flare for the brake line connection and a 2.25" bolt spacing (typical of most vertical Datsun 2 bolt patterns masters), so it should bolt to the firewall with little effort. You may need to come up with a new clevis arrangement to attach it to the pedal. 

Just a possible option. 

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To: "mick hayes" <mickatliverpooltile at gmail.com> 
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Sent: Monday, March 7, 2016 7:40:11 AM 
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] !966 1600 Brake Master Cylinder help 

Mick, 

I'd check with Les at Classic Datsun or one of the other usual suspects regarding the M/C, but I suspect substituting isn't an easy option. Check the vendor section of 311s.org for a list. AFAIK, Ross is still in business. 

Regarding making your own hard lines, there may be some threads in the 311s.org forums about that, and there are definitely a lot of generic sites on the web. Just remember the Roadsters used SAE fittings, not metric. 

HTH, 
Ron 

On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 8:33 PM, mick hayes via Datsun-roadsters < datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > wrote: 



Great forum 
Can i buy a brake master cylinder from another car, that fits my 1600?. Or, does anyone have one to sell?. The current unit a Girling 70 has seized. Also, any good articles on making your own brake lines, would be good. 

My 1600, is 50 years old. I have owned it for 17 years, but have known it for 25 years. In all that time i have only driven it twice. I am determined to get her on the road this year, so any help, would be grateful. 

Major parts needed 

Low windshield...expensive 
Gasket kits 
fuel sender unit 

Is, Ross Mullen Sport/Imports out of Vancouver still in business? 

Thanks 

Mick 



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