>Is the R31 conversion the same as a 1600, ie modify the bracket and >handbrake lines? If it is I'll tell him to go to the wreckers asap! I did >mine myself on my 1600 with no hassles and the difference was awesome!
I don't know much about the 1600 conversion, but the major aspects of doing the job on a Z include: - boring out the bracket - redrilling the bracket to new bolt pattern - disassembly of the rear strut and some grinding of the area of the strut lug around the bracket mount (original backing plate mount) for clearance. With R31 bracket bolted to the original backing plate position, the offset is correct so that the R31 disc simply slips over the standard Z studs and is 'sandwiched' between the axle face and the wheel hub - nothing further required in that area. If the R31 brake hoses are used, they screw straight up to the Z brake pipes. Handbrake cable is a bit more problematic. Some people have used the standard Z cable, but IMHO its a bit short and so requires manufacture of some 'extended' links as well as putting through some strange bends. I ended up using Subaru 4WD hand brake cables, combined with a Peugot 504 h/brake balance bar. The Sub cables are quite long, and there was also some minor machining required here and there, but this setup works reasonably well. --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
