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Datsun 1200s came with two brake systems: all drums (Standard models), or Girling-Tokico front disc with rear drums. They were excellent brakes for the period. All are manually adjusting except non-North America Left-hand drive 1200s, which were equipped with auto-adjusting rear drum brakes.

Also see:
* Rear Brakes
* Brake Swaps
* Brake Upgrades
* Brake Adjustment

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.

Types

Drum front/drum rear - Standard trim, Deluxe trim
Disc front/drum rear - GL, GX and optional on Deluxe

The 1200 front-disc/rear-drum system was good for 1971. In fact, stopping power was better than most 'muscle cars' of the era. However, if you have a drum/drum system, you'll want to upgrade to disc/drum. The drum system stops well enough, but the disc system has less fading going down mountain roads.

1200 disc brakes, ready for new pads to be fitted
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Adjustment/Maintenance

See:
* Drum Brake Adjustment
* Disc brakes need no adjustment

Replacing Rotors

The brake rotor bolts to the hub on disc brake models. It is retained by four bolts to the hub. A press is not required as the joint is not an interference fit.

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After removing the hub from the strut, unbolt the four rotor-retaining bolts. If the rotor does not separate easily, get 2 house bricks and place them on concrete end up. Place the disc/hub between the bricks wheel face down with the rotor face on the bricks. Using a hammer strike the inner wheel bearing seal carrier area lightly moving around its full circumference. This should loosen the joint.

Remove the front Wheel in question
Using a screwdriver, carefully pry the brake pads away from the rotor a little bit
Using a length of twine or wire, tie the caliper to the spring, so that it won't fall when the caliper is unbolted
Unbolt the caliper, and lift up and away from the rotor
Tap the grease cap off, and remove the large spindle retaining nut
Pull the hub & rotor straight off

To replace the hub after bolting on the new rotor, see Wheel bearings.

Calipers

Calipers are used with disc brakes. Datsun B110, B210 and B310 used floating two-piston ANETTE types. These were designed by Lucas Girling whicg designed the Anette, Babette and Colette series.

1969 Annette: Fixed twin-piston with floating caliper (yoke type), as used by B110/B210/B310
1974 Colette: Single-sided (fist type) floating caliper as used by S13

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Type
B110: ANNET 12/14A (1.894" cylinder inner diameter)
B310 small: AN-18 (1.894" cylinder inner diameter)
B310 large: Disc-AN20 (2.012" cylinder inner diameter)

Caliper bolt spacing:
84 mm: B110
* and all 12" wheel B210 and B310
88.9 mm: B310 large struts for 13" wheels

Sliding surfaces
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Anette caliper
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Caliper breakdown
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1 Clip (original type instead of cotter pins) 
2 Springs
3 Clevis Pins, pad-retaining
4 Shim, anti-rattle
5 Hanger spring (anti-rattle Clip)
6 Brake pads
7 Air bleeder
8 Retaining ring
9 Boot, dust
10 Piston B
11 Cylinder block (caliper body)
12 Piston A
13 Bias spring (plastic block)
14 Yoke spring
15 Yoke (caliper plate)

Rotor Sizes

Dia. (mm)	Part Number	Source
208	40207-G1501	Sunny Truck 8910-
212.5	40206-H1006	B110, B210 A12 1974-1975
220 (AN18)	40206-H7500	B210 A12 1976-1978, B310 with 12" wheels
232	40206-A1155	B210 A13, PB110?, PB210 early?
245 (AN20)	40206-U6700	A10, B210 A14, 1976-1978 120Y, B310 w/13" wheels, GB211
219 (220)		1976-1978 120Y Australia-assembled (same spec as JDM B210)
? (Girlock)	?	A10, Australia-assembled

Apparently the calipers are unique for each rotor, also the strut/spindle assembly *may* be different.

Brake Lines

See main article: Brake Lines

Front Drum Brakes

1200 DX and STD trim received front drum brakes (GL and GX were fitted with Disc Brakes). It uses two cylinders, unlike the rear drums which have one cylinder.

* Wheel cylinders: 13/16 inch bore diameter

Rear Drum Brakes

See Rear Brakes

Specifications

brake cylinders	B110 (disc)	1977 US B210	1980 US B310 (Disc-AN20)	1980 Canada A12A (Disc-AN18)
Proportioning valve	not used	yes	1,961 kPa x 0.4 psi	1,961 kPa x 0.4 psi
Booster (Master-Vac)	not used	?	M60 6-in diameter 135mm rod length (flange-to-pedal)	M60 6-in diameter
Master diameter	11/16 inch	3/4 inch	13/16	13/16
Front cylinder diameter	1.894 inch (drum brakes: 11/16)	2.012 inch	2.012 inch	1.894 inch
Rotor diameter	212.5 mm	245mm	245mm	220mm
Pad (width x length)	42.5 x 53.1 mm	41.2 x 63.4 mm	41.2 x 61.4 mm	42.0 x 56.8 mm
Pad thickness	10.3	10.0	10.0	10.3
Total front braking area (discs)	14.0 sq in	16.2 sq in	~14.6	~13.8
Total front braking area (drums)	42.3 sq in	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rear cylinder diameter	disc brake models: 11/16 inch (all-drum models: 13/16)	13/16 inch	13/16	13/16
Drum diameter	8.0 inch	8.0 inch	8.0	8.0
Drum width	1.378 inch	1.378 inch	1.378	1.378
Total rear braking area	42.3 sq in	42.3 sq in	42.3	42.3

Part Numbers

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ブレーキ

Brake Pedal Switch

25320-H1000 -8109
* Beck/Arnley 201-0288
** 1987-1988 Dodge Colt
** 1990 Mitsubishi Sigma
** 1985 Mitsubishi Starion
** 1967 Toyota Corona
** Datsun B110/B210/F10/N10/S10, 1974-1978 S30, A10, 620, 810, 910

25320-H8500 8110-

25320-75A00 8910-

Front Brake Cylinder

41100-18000 ASS'Y-CYLINDER, front wheel, fore (R.H.) B10, B110 STD,DX
41102-18000 ASS'Y-CYLINDER, front wheel, fore (L.H.) B10, B110 STD,DX
41101-H1000 CYLINDER ASS'Y, front wheel, after (R.H.) B110 STD,DX

41103-H1000 CYLINDER ASS'Y, front wheel, after (L.H.) B110 STD,DX
  Seiken

41101-27700 ASS'Y-CYLINDER, front wheel, after (R.H.) B10
 superceded 41101-18000 ASS'Y-CYLINDER, front wheel, after (R.H.) B10
41103-27700 ASS'Y-CYLINDER, front wheel, after (L.H.) B10
 superceded 41103-18000 ASS'Y-CYLINDER, front wheel, after (L.H.) B10
 Meisan (n & n)

B10 front & rear brake cylinders

B10

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Brake Hoses

See main article: Brake Hoses

Pads

See Brake Pads

Rotor

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B110 212 mm
Nissan 40206-H1006
BENDIX 561060B
Brembo 08.2459.10

Centric 120.42000
* Type: behind the hub 
* Outer diameter: 212 mm
* Height: 35.6 mm
* Nominal thickness: 9.5 mm
* Minumum thickness: 8.6 mm
* Hub Reg: 70 mm
* Bolt size: 10 x 1.5 mm
* Bolt circle: 4 x 87 mm
* center hole: 70 mm
* Weight 5.9 - 6.1 pounds

B210 220 mm 12" wheel (including 120Y, 140Y, 150Y and CANADA B310.A12A)
Nissan 40206-H7500
DBA 310
* Outer diameter: 219/220 mm
* Height: 35.6 mm
* Nominal thickness: 9.6 mm
* Minumum thickness: 
* Hub Reg: 70 mm
* Bolt size: 
* Bolt circle: 87 mm
* center hole: 70 mm
* weight: 2.7 kg

B310/A10/HB210/S10/160J/120A 245 mm for 13" wheel vehicles
Nissan 40206-U6700 also fits 910.L18/L16
DBA 307
BREMBO 08.3955.10
Height: 35.5 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Thinness: 8.4 mm
Hub reg: 73 mm
Bolt pattern: 4 x 95 PCD (bolts to hub)
weight: 8.56 lb
* Centric 121.42002

Wheel Bearings

See Wheel bearings

Rear Wheel Bearings

See Axle Shaft. These are not easily replaced.

Caliper

Bore Size 1.89" 
Inlet Thread M10 x 1.0
Bleeder Thread M10 x 1.0

Right: 
RAYBESTOS FRC3021 $30.79, RC3021
A-1 CARDONE 19124, 17124

Left:
RAYBESTOS FRC3022 $30.79, RC3022
A-1 CARDONE 19125, 17125

41214-H1007 RING-BIAS
Girling  29-1007 or 67932343
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Caliper piston centering bias ring for indirect piston. Fit inside the front Disk Brake Pistons (inner side). Tang of Yoke fits into ring.

Parking Brake

See Hand Brake

Master Cylinder

See Brake Master Cylinder

Hardware Kit

When changing the brake pads, the old hardware can usually be re-used. But if the anti-squeal shims are missing or the springs damage, new ones can be purchased.

A disc brake "hardware kit" includes all the small parts (although individual parts are also available at parts stores).

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* BENDIX H5564
* EIS H155242
* RAYBESTOS H155242 (dual kit)
* RAYBESTOS H15524 (single kit)
* LEE MANUFACTURING 15524
* KELSEY-HAYES HK956
* WAGNER F96607
* CARLSON 13114
* CENTRIC 11742027
* DORMAN HW13114

Some kits are dual (does both front brakes) other kits you need two of them.

The Wagner kit additionally includes new yoke springs, so you don't have to clean the old ones to make sure the Yoke (caliper plate) slides smoothly.

Nissan small hardware parts
41040-H1005 SPRING-yoke (2)
41041-H1005 SPRING-yoke (2)
41084-H1005 SHIM [anti-squeal] (4) <> 41084-M6800
41080-H1005 SPRING-hanger [anti-rattle clip] (4)
41217-28500 PIN [retaining pads] (4)
41206-H1005 SPRING-coil [for pins] (4)
41049-H1005 CLIP [retaining wire for pins] (2)

B210

B210 Japan front brake
caliper(rh) strut rotor  pad
41000-H1007 H50 212mm 41060-H1006       EARLY B210.(GL+GX)
41020-H7450 H74 220mm 41060-M3226 7608- B210.A12S.DX+V > 41020-10832
41000-H7501 "   "     "                 B210.A14+A12S.GL
41000-H7800 "   "     41060-H7825 7607- B210.VH=PT [van 1400 super-deluxe]
41000-S0100 H59 A1100 41060-H7926       B210.L14
            H75 245mm "           7510- B210.L14.some?
41000-H8000 H59 245mm "                 B210.L16S [D864P pad]

120Y

A12-powered B210 uses small suspension similar to 1200.

1974-1975: used the same brakes as Datsun 1200 (212 mm disc)
1976-1978: AUS changed to larger 220 mm rotors
           EUR continued with 212 mm rotors

NOTE: 120Y for Germany, Switzerland and Austria uses large suspension like USA B210. Possibly all LHD B210?

Australian-assembled late 120Y used a locally sourced PBR caliper, using a adapter plate:

PBR disc brake pad ADB1025 (Bendix  DB1025)
CHRYSLER Sigma GE (EXC SCORPION) PBR CALIPER 1978-1980
MITSUBISHI Sigma GE PBR Front Disc & Girlock Rear Drum 1978-1980
NISSAN 120Y Sedan P.B.R Front Disc 1977-1979

PBR
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B120

Front Disk Brakes from 8910. These are unique as they fit the same strut as the former drum brake setup.

Rear Drum Brake

See Rear Brakes

Master Cylinder

Master cylinder has two bolts in horizontal plane; previous drum brake system used two bolts in vertical plane (like B110).

Front Discs

Sunny Truck staring in October 1989 has a disc brake system similar to B11/N12.

See main article: Sunny Truck Disc Brakes

Nissan Competition

Nismo Catalog

for race, rally
41060-H1020 Ass'y pad Front Brake DS11 
41060-H1021 Ass'y pad Front Brake M59
44060-27720 Ass'y-Shoe Rear Fore (B10 op.)
44070-27720 Ass'y-Shoe Rear After AM4 (B10 op.)
44100-H2320 CYL ASSY RR Wheel 5/8"

44060-A1260 SHOE ASSY-Brake Fore for LT20 Drum, Ferode AM4 
44060-A1270 SHOE ASSY-Brake After for LT20 Drum, Ferode AM4 
44100-M7000 CYL ASSY-Wheel 5/8" LT20 Selective Use, N10 standard
44100-M4901 CYL ASSY-Wheel 11/16" LT20 Selective Use
44100-G2800 CYL ASSY-Wheel 1/4" LT20 Selective Use
44100-U9200 CYL ASSY-Wheel 13/16" LT20 Selective Use

1984 Nissan Competition

99996-H7010 1200, F10 & 310/N10 DP11 BRAKE PAD SET
44060-27720 BRAKE SHOE/FORE for 1200 and early B210
44070-27720 BRAKE SHOE AFT for 1200 and early B210
44100-H3320 5/8" WHEEL CYLINDER for 1200 and early B210
44100-H3300 11/16" WHEEL CYLINDER for 1200 and early B210
44100-H3100 13/16" WHEEL CYLINDER for 1200 and early B210

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Brakes

Contents

Daily Care

Types

Adjustment/Maintenance

Replacing Rotors

Calipers

Rotor Sizes

Brake Lines

Front Drum Brakes

Rear Drum Brakes

Specifications

Part Numbers

Brake Pedal Switch

Front Brake Cylinder

Brake Hoses

Pads

Rotor

Wheel Bearings

Rear Wheel Bearings

Caliper

Parking Brake

Master Cylinder

Hardware Kit

B210

120Y

B120

Rear Drum Brake

Master Cylinder

Front Discs

Nissan Competition