Can anyone identify this strut/hub assy?

[wal280z]

I got my right rear brake working today and found a different setup than what I am used to seeing on 280's.

The first three show what is installed on it right now. 1977 280Z Mfr date 2/77. The left (drivers) side appears to be stock.

The wheel cylinder is secured by two interlocking pieces of "U" shaped metal, with the e-brake rotating between the wheel cylinder and the backing plate. I wish I would have taken a pic while it was all apart. The other odd thing about this setup is the back side of the backing plate has an extra metal tab for the e-brake mechanism. I will go shoot more pics if interested.

The last two show what a stock unit looks like. 1977 280Z Mfr date 11/76

My first thought was to just go to the j/y and grab a backing plate but now I'm thinking I should just go ahead and get the whole strut/axle arse'y.

Any help in identifying this odd strut/axle arse'y is appreciated.

Wayne

[Bambikiller240]

Pic# 2 and 3 (from left) look like what I have always seen on my 71, 72, and 73 240Z's. The Pic # 5 (from left) is something I'vew never seen before.

I've never seen how the 280Z wheel cylinder mounts to the backing plate, but what you are describing, sounds like they way it is secured on 240Z's.

I *think* that in order to replace backing plate, you'd have to disassemble the Hub/Stub Axle. If you want the R and L to match, I think you'd be better off replacing the entire hub/strut assembly.

[wal280z]

Carl-

Thanks for the info. At first I thought that it may have come off a 810 as those were similar in nature to the 280's at one time. Looks like the PO installed a strut from a 240 then.

Yes, I will go ahead and replace the entire hub/strut arse'y when I do this.

Wayne