Posted March 11, 200718 yr comment_201853 I got the drums off today (not nearly as hard to do as I was expecting!) and found that they are way past the max OD spec. SO, looking at ebay and other sources online the cheapest I have found a drum and shoe set is about $200 after shipping. Then I'd like to atleast rebuild the wheel cylinders, replace the grungy corroded hardware, etc. So this is quickly adding up and I notice that the rear disk conversion is $420 but I'd need calipers.Anyone have any advice on which way I should go? Would I really get a lot of imporvement out of the disks? Would the benefit be worth the extra $200-$250?BTW, I got it running too and took it around teh block, what a hoot! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23554-brakeswhat-to-do/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 200718 yr comment_201892 I got the drums off today (not nearly as hard to do as I was expecting!) and found that they are way past the max OD spec. SO, looking at ebay and other sources online the cheapest I have found a drum and shoe set is about $200 after shipping. Then I'd like to atleast rebuild the wheel cylinders, replace the grungy corroded hardware, etc. So this is quickly adding up and I notice that the rear disk conversion is $420 but I'd need calipers.Anyone have any advice on which way I should go? Would I really get a lot of imporvement out of the disks? Would the benefit be worth the extra $200-$250?BTW, I got it running too and took it around teh block, what a hoot!I havent priced the aluminum drums in a while , but they were not near that price at the parts store the last time I checked . Kits for the wheel cylinders run about $8.00 . Linnings are about $35.00 a set for the rears. I just replaced my cylinders and linnings a couple of weeks ago . my old cylinders were frozen and unusable. I bought new from Nissan . Gary Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23554-brakeswhat-to-do/#findComment-201892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 11, 200718 yr comment_201893 I got the drums off today (not nearly as hard to do as I was expecting!) and found that they are way past the max OD spec. SO, looking at ebay and other sources online the cheapest I have found a drum and shoe set is about $200 after shipping. Then I'd like to atleast rebuild the wheel cylinders, replace the grungy corroded hardware, etc. So this is quickly adding up and I notice that the rear disk conversion is $420 but I'd need calipers.Anyone have any advice on which way I should go? Would I really get a lot of imporvement out of the disks? Would the benefit be worth the extra $200-$250?BTW, I got it running too and took it around teh block, what a hoot!I haven't priced the aluminum drums in a while , but they were not near that price at the parts store the last time I checked . Kits for the wheel cylinders run about $8.00 . Linings are about $35.00 a set for the rears. I just replaced my cylinders and linings a couple of weeks ago . my old cylinders were frozen and unusable. I bought new from Nissan . Gary Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23554-brakeswhat-to-do/#findComment-201893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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