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Datsun 1200 used either a single or tandem (safety) master cylinder.
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Daily Care
1972 USA Owners manual (Page 25 ... ):
Before driving or whenever you call at a gas-station, be sure to check ...
- Leakage and amount of fluid in brake and clutch master cylinders
- Clutch and brake operation
Observe the level of fluid visible through the plastic reservoir of the master cylinder (no need to remove the cap).
- If it is at or below the fill line, top up with DOT 3 Brake/Clutch fluid.
Overview
Datsun 1200 used three basic brake master cylinders:
- 11/16 diameter safety split circuit (tandem), used with disc-brake models
- 11/16" safety split circuit (tandem), used with deluxe drum-brake models
- 11/16" single reservoir, used with economy drum-brake models
In Japan, STD trim 1200s used the single, DX used tandem drum, and GL,GX used tandem disc.
All North American 1200s used tandem master and came with disc brakes.
Compatibility
Datsun 1200 with drums uses same cylinders as Datsun 1000 Datsun 120Y w/o booster uses same as Datsun 1200
B10 11/16" single 46010-18001 <> 46010-H1010 B10 11/16" tandem 46010-H0100 <> 46010-H1000 Deluxe B110 11/16" single B110 11/16" tandem drum B110 11/16" tandem disc/drum 46010-H1005 <> 46010-H1006 B120 11/16" (until Oct 1989) B210 11/16" tandem drum 46010-B5000 < 46010-B5003 B210 11/16" tandem drum 46010-H7400 < 46010-H7401 B210 11/16" tandem disc/drum 46010-H5100 < 46010-H5101 B210 11/16" tandem disc/drum 46010-H7500 < 46010-H7501 B210 3/4" 46010-U0601 < 46010-U0602 without push rod (use with booster) 120Y 3/4" AUSTRALIA-assembled 1977-1979 WITH PBR BRAKES - PBR P7217/K7627X * uses VH126 booster 120Y 3/4" AUSTRALIA 1974-1979 WITH JAPAN BRAKES K7606X/K7860X B310 13/16" without push rod (use with booster) JAP,USA,AUS
B120 1990-1994 mounts horizontally see Sunny Truck Disc Brakes
11/16" (B110) disc/drum type
3/4" (B210) power brake type
13/16" (B310) disc/drum power type
Larger Master Cylinder
Some club members are using a 13/16 master cylinder from the B310. This increases pedal effort, but reduces pedal travel for a "tighter" feel. Discussion: Is anyone running a 13/16 master cyl w/out a booster?
- A larger master cylinder will require more leg pressure, but will require less pedal travel. However, even though you press harder on the pedal, it will not create more pressure at the wheels.
- The size of the master cylinder does not affect front-to-rear brake proportion. Instead, the relative size of the front brakes to the rear brakes sets the proportion.
- A larger master cylinder will generate LESS pressure but the pedal will be STIFFER. Because there is less pressure, you have to push harder on the pedal to make it stop the same. You get more volume (firmer pedal), but less pressure.
The reason Datsun chose 11/16" had to do with how much leg pressure is required. At 11/16" (given the size of the brakes at the wheels), even a small driver can generate enough force to panic-stop the car. The downside is a bit of pedal travel. When they started offering power brakes in the B210, they went to a larger diameter master for decreased pedal travel. That's why when the power booster fails, it is difficult (requires much leg pressure) to stop the car.
Vehicles with a brake booster can have larger master cylinders, so that you get a firmer brake pedal with less travel required. But with the booster even a small driver can operate the brakes to maximum force.
Adjustment
B110 has a non-adjustable master cylinder. When re-installing or after fluid has drained, do the following:
- Perform Brake Bleeding, including "bench bleeding" of the master cylinder.
- Tighten the master cylinder retaining bolts to 1.5-1.8 kg-m (10.8 to 13.0 ft-lb) torque.
- Adjust brake pedal height.
Also See
Brake Upgrades Brake Booster Brake Booster Swaps Remote Brake Cylinder Brake Warning Switch Brake Bias
Part Numbers
Australia
PBR - See 1977-1979 Australian Rectangle Reservoir Brake Master
SINGLE Nissan 46010-18001 ASS'Y-CYLINDER, brake master <> 46010-H1010 < 46010-H1010 < 46010-H3600 JB1116 Tokico Single Bore: 11/16 inch (17.46 mm) $92 AUD (with pushrod) * Repair Kit K7364X Tokico or 210J0238
DUAL JB1196 Tokico Dual Bore: 11/16 inch (17.46 mm) $85 AUD (with pushrod) * Repair Kit K7638X Tokico JB1117 Dual Bore: 11/16 inch (17.46 mm) $154 AUD (with pushrod) * Repair Kit K7857X Tokico or 210J0256 * Repair Kit K7608X Nabco JB1181 Dual Master Bore: 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) $89 AUD (no pushrod) * Repair Kit K7860X (Tokico) JB1172 Dual Master Bore: 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) $194 AUD (no pushrod) * Repair Kit K7860X (Tokico) * Repair Kit K7606X (Nabco)
USA
A-1 CARDONE 111655 Remanufactured $26.79 RAYBESTOS MC39087 ACDELCO 18M1072, 19106858 * Bore Size=11/16" Number of Ports=2 Primary Outlet Size=M10x1 Secondary Outlet Size=M10x1
Master Cylinder (disc brakes) WAGNER F96862 $51.79 A1 CARDONE 111655 (remanufactured) $32.79 TOKICO Master Cylinder PN 46010-H1006 TOKICO Master Brake Cylinder (rebuild kit) PN 46010-H1027
TOKICO 46020-10611 ASSY-CAP,RESERVOIR 46010-H1000 ASSY-CYLINDER,BRAKE MASTER 46010-H1005 46010-H1006 46010-H0100 ASSY-CYL. B/MASTER TANDEM FOR DRUM
1071- 46010-H3300 ASSY-CYLINDER,BRAKE MASTER 46010-H3100 ASSY-CYLINDER,BRAKE MASTER (TANDEM) 46020-E0300 ASSY-CAP,OIL RESERVOIR (NABCO) 46020-U0512 Newer CAP 46020-U0201 ASSY-CAP,OIL RESERVOIR
Caps
Also see: Part Numbers Index#Brake
CAP ASSY-OIL RESERVOIR TANK 46020-10611 -7109 single & dual (TOKICO) including B10 46020-28600 NABCO B10 single > 46020-18000 46020-E0300 -7109 single & dual (NABCO) including B10 46020-U0512 TOKICO single & dual 46020-U0201 7110- NABCO 2 46020-K2401 7110- 2 46020-U5200 7510-7606 NABCO 2 required 46020-U6701 7607-8910 NABCO 2 46020-J1800 8910- NABCO 1
46020-K2401 Tandem NABCO
46020-U6701 sensor caps (also see Brake Wiring)
Rebuild Kits
Note that Tokico and Nabco internals are different. So while you can interchange the whole Master, a rebuild kit needs the specific kind.
TOKICO REBUILD KIT * PBR K7859X [for 11/16 cylinders] ** This is a major overhaul kit and supercedes all 11/16 kits.
NABCO REBUILD KIT * ?