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R31 Rear Disc Upgrade

Parts required

1. 1 pair of R31 rear disc rotors DBA Part No: DBA616 years 1986-1990

2. 1 pair of R31 rear calipers years 1986-1990

3. 1 set of R31 rear caliper brackets years 1986-1990

Installation

1. Weld up the holes on the caliper brackets

2. Remove your old drum brakes from your trailing arms (hub will need to be removed to do this).

3. Redrill caliper bracket to suit the datsun trailing arm.

4. Mount the bracket onto the trailing arm.

5. Reinstall hub, and put R31 disc over it.

6. Mount caliper and pads.

7. You will need to modify the R31 handbrake cable to suit, get the tape measure out!

Pics coming soon.

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