Change front drum brakes to disc brakes

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Kerrin
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Joined: Tue May 11, 2010 11:42 am
Car: 1982 Datsun 1800 King Cab 720 series 2WD

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Hello
I want to change the front drum brakes on my 1982 1800 king cab to disc brakes.
What model can I get the disc brakes from and are there any modificatins required?
Thanks


flinterman2000
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Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 5:32 pm
Car: 2000 Nissan Wingroad, 85 Datsun 720 Pick Up.

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Disc brakes from any 720 would work without any modifications. You just need the complete spindle with the caliper and the disc for the conversion. There are other brake systems that work also and are a slight upgrade to the original. The front disc and spindle from the nissan caravan (E24) is a direct bolt on for the ball joints but the hole for the steering end needs to be shimmed or welded and reamed to suit the 720 end. Also the flexible hose would have to be changed.

Kerrin
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Joined: Tue May 11, 2010 11:42 am
Car: 1982 Datsun 1800 King Cab 720 series 2WD

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Thanks for that, flinterman2000.
I'll have to track another old girl down
Kerrin

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Charlie69
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Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:01 pm
Car: 1966 Datsun 520
Location: Tolleson AZ

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In the US 1980 & up had disk brakes from the factory. What country are you in?


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