Hello all!

This is my first post. I dont own a Z car but will be occasionally driving my dad`s 240Z(not sure if its a 72 or a 73) and will help with basic maintenance. So, being that i`m in the philippines its not easy to get parts(even good used ones) so we usually have to order from abroad , or, SUBSTITUTE other parts. I cant totally trust aftermarket suppliers here, so i gotta ask what other DATSUNS use the same REAR wheel cylinders as the 240Z? Oh, its a U.S. version car. Thanks in advance!

Patrick

It's even worse that you think, Patrick. Not only am I unaware of any other Datsuns that use the same wheel cylinder, but not even all 240Zs use the same cylinders. '70-72 used one type, and the '73's used a different type.

Nissan still has the wheel cylinders for the '73 240Z . I recently bought a set. I don't know about the earlier Zs. Gary

That bad huh! Thanks for the info Arne. You musta spent a good amount on your OEM wheel cylinder Gary,of course that would be the ideal way to go for a stock setup i guess. I`m on a budget though so aftermarket is fine with me. Anyway i paid for a left and right wheel cylinder branded SANYCO. It fit ok till i discovered it said 13/16 on it versus the correct larger 7/8 inch. Now i`m not a mechanic or engineer, but i do know that smaller cylinder pistons on the rear decreases the rear braking power and changes the front/rear brake BIAS. My concern is how much this can negatively affect braking CONTROL and POWER during my day to day driving(especially on curves). I dont race cars but may occasionally want to stretch the 240z`s legs once in a while. I`m especially concerned about EMERGENCY braking situations! So thats the little theory that i know. So anybody here with any experience on what actually happens in a real situation (Any other websites you might reccomend)to help me decide if i should just return these wheel cylinders and order from abroad. Thanks! Patrick(PATZ is fine too)

Her you go, a bit pricecy but they have them

http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icatalog/z/0100.asp

Yes that is pricey, but thanks TBK1. I`m still waiting for any replies from my last post.

I paid less for OEM cylinders

Okay i decided to just refund my money for the wrong 13/16 wheel cylinders and will order the correct sized 7/8 ones(aftermarket) from AUTOPARTS WAREHOUSE. They`r made by Raybestos and will cost a reasonable $56.95 each. Now my headache`s gone!

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Patrick