1973 Rebuild

[Matthew Abate]

Rear left disc progress:

Edited December 23, 2020 by Matthew Abate

[Matthew Abate]

Well, I got the caliper on and then realized I don’t have the e-brake brackets. Cant find them anywhere, and I ordered the kit so long ago there’s no way I’m getting them to send free ones, so I had to order another set.

And of course the balancing weights on the inside of the rim are hitting the caliper.

Edited December 25, 2020 by Matthew Abate

[Matthew Abate]

Looks like all that is available is the 240sx version or the ones from Silvermine. Anyone got any tips on how to get the e-brake cable guides for the maxima calipers?

Edited December 29, 2020 by Matthew Abate

[Patcon]

Picture?

[Matthew Abate]

You can see one curving up and holding a cable on the bottom right corner of the image above.

Here’s another one:

Note that it puts the cable in line with the hook. Original Nissan PNs are 44196-08E12 and 44195-08E12.

One more:

Edited December 29, 2020 by Matthew Abate

[Patcon]

So you are missing the thick bent brackets.

Do you have a torch and a way to shape them? I can probably provide dimensions

[Matthew Abate]

Yes, the curved piece with the forked end that the cable goes in and is held down by a spring clip.

I have a torch, a vice with an anvil top, and various hammers. I could probably make the if I have to, but am trying to find factory parts before I go there.

Edited December 29, 2020 by Matthew Abate

[grannyknot]

I did that same rear brake swap about 7 yrs ago and those curved parking brake brackets were very hard to source then, you may have to make them. 

[Matthew Abate]

19 hours ago, grannyknot said:

I did that same rear brake swap about 7 yrs ago and those curved parking brake brackets were very hard to source then, you may have to make them. 

Yeah, I have a feeling that’s gonna happen. However, I think the 84-86 300zx also used this caliper, so I am going to call some yards before I go down that route.

Also, MSA has a kit with these. I am going to try to get them to sell me just the brackets. Long shot, but worth it.

Edited December 30, 2020 by Matthew Abate

[Matthew Abate]

ST Suspension front and rear sway bars are in:

One thing I thought was odd... the instructions said to leave a 1/16th gap on one of the bracket bolts where they mount to the body. I wrote the manufacturer and asked for clarification. Right now they are torqued to the specs in the FSM, but they do look a tad over compressed.

Edited January 12, 2021 by Matthew Abate

[grannyknot]

12 hours ago, Matthew Abate said:

One thing I thought was odd... the instructions said to leave a 1/16th gap on one of the bracket bolts where they mount to the body.

The rear sway bar doesn't mount to the body so could they be referring to the front sway bar?  Quite often the front sway bar will actually hit the body frame rail when in full compression unless you include a 1/16-1/8" spacer above the bushing.

[Matthew Abate]

I was speaking generally because I was too lazy to type it out on my phone. 🤣

I’m not referring to the oval shaped washer that goes between the front sway bar and the frame. The instructions say to leave a 1/16th “ gap on both the front and the back brackets. Literally, an air gap.

This seems like a bad idea. I can see maybe putting washer in there, but then why not just make the bracket the right size?

Edited January 12, 2021 by Matthew Abate