Chris,
R30 and R31 discs bolt onto 200B struts and both are vented. The R31 is the better of the two. Unfortunately the R31 caliper does'nt bolt up as well; the mounting bracket on the 200B strut sits to far back. Maybe this could shed some light on your situation?
Damien
>From: "Chris Simpson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Brakes & Vented Disk Recommendations
>Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 13:07:25 GMT
>
>
>Tim,
>
>So the discs are from the older skyline then? like early 80's i assume,
>R30? Have you had a look at the R31 skylines? They are vented, but im not
>sure about the size of them.
>
>Gettin the shims done for $10 is certainly going to be a cheaper way, and
>it may end up being more hassle getting the vented ones to fit.
>
>Up to you of course. Let us know how you go
>
>Chris
>
>
>Tim Heibloem writes:
>
> > chris,
> >
> > u make a very good point, so far the spacers/shims have cost $10...so im not
> > forking out alot of money..
> >
> > im just not sure on what kind of vented rotors to use....i want something
> > that will be simple...slotted and crossed drilled for the hell of it as
> > well...
> >
> > the current rotors are solid skyline and are about an inch bigger than
> > 240K's
> >
> > thanks though mate , it has crossed my mind and im still weighing it up
> >
> > tim
> >
> >
> > >From: "Chris Simpson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >Subject: Re: Brakes & Vented Disk Recommendations
> > >Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 08:40:22 GMT
> > >
> > >
> > >Tim,
> > >
> > >Not that i know your set up or anything but is it really worth the hassle
> > >of getting plates made up and so on? Just shell out a little extra and get
> > >the vented disc.
> > >
> > >If its done properly the plates will be ok, but still why bother on
> > >standard disc?
> > >
> > >just my thoughts
> > >
> > >chris
> > >
> > >Tim Heibloem writes:
> > >
> > > > Hey Guys,
> > > >
> > > > I have a set of later model Hilux 4 Spot Calipers which i have been
> > > > using...the problem im having is when i bleed the braking system the
> > >front
> > > > calipers are not pushing the pistons far enough out and the system
> > >requires
> > > > a couple of pumps to get a firm pedal...
> > > >
> > > > 1. my theory is that the calipers are designed for a thicker disk (ie
> > > > vented) and cannot perform well on the current skyline cross-drilled
> > >rotor..
> > > >
> > > > 2. My Master Cylinder is undersized and is not moving enough fluid to
> > > > activate the calipers properly
> > > >
> > > > Either way i would like a set of vented rotors, used or new.
> > > >
> > > > In the meantime im planning on getting some 4-6 mm Spacers made and
> > >putting
> > > > them behind the pads to move them closer to the the rotors to get a good
> > > > pedal...what are your thoughts on this?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > sorry about the Essay
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > tim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > PS the 2 door is almost done! it will be on the road in a short while!
> > > >
> > > >
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