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R31 Rear Disc Brake Swap

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Fit over 13" steel wheels Fit over 13" steel wheels
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 +The factory adapter is thin, but adequately strong
 +<br><img size=240>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/thumbs/10076_4cf2aefa484bb.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=347549#forumpost347550 click]
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 +Fitted to 1200 Coupe
 +<br><img size=240>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/thumbs/10076_4cf2acdd6c123.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=347549#forumpost347549 click]
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== Handbrake Considerations == == Handbrake Considerations ==
 +Also see
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-Fitted the calipers facing forward as you can then run the cables back and loop around and utilise the existing hand brake bracket and cabling on the diff.+Fit the calipers facing forward so you can run the cables back and loop around and utilise the existing hand brake bracket and cabling on the diff.
 +<br><img size=240>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/9665_4cf1f6a57c85e.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=347499#forumpost347499 click]
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= H165 = = H165 =
Can you also fit R31 brakes to H165? Mockups: Can you also fit R31 brakes to H165? Mockups:
<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10951 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/10951.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11018 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11018.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11019 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11019.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11020 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11020.jpg] <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10951 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/10951.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11018 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11018.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11019 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11019.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11020 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11020.jpg]

Revision as of 20:41, 4 November 2012

You can add rear disc brakes to H145 with a Australia-built R31 Skyline/Pintara setup. Fits over 13" steel wheels.

Contents

H145

It will also fit H150 as H145/H150 housing ends are the same.

Overview

Click each photo to read the comments and find more detail.

Use a brake proportioning valve to set the balance. These are large rear brakes.

R31 Caliper bracket modified to fit H145
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Holes re-drilled for H145 housing pattern

Remove the axles. Cut the backing plate to remove it, so that you don't have to remove the axle bearing.

Lay H145 drum brake backing plate over Adapter, mark the holes to drill
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Finned R31 caliper bolts to the adapter
22618.jpg 22620.jpg

Fit over 13" steel wheels
22619.jpg

The factory adapter is thin, but adequately strong
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Fitted to 1200 Coupe
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Handbrake Considerations

Also see

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Fit the calipers facing forward so you can run the cables back and loop around and utilise the existing hand brake bracket and cabling on the diff.
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H165

Can you also fit R31 brakes to H165? Mockups:
10951.jpg 11018.jpg 11019.jpg 11020.jpg