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Nismoron
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    Posted: 10 September 2006 at 4:13pm
I noticed today that my brake master cylinder is leaking.  I am on the prowl for a set of 280zx struts and brakes, But I am obviously going to have to go ahead and get a master cyl.  Should I get a 510 cylinder or go ahead and get a 280zx cylinder...  It may be quite a while before I find a set of 280zx struts.  They are not very common around here.  I am way too cheap to pay the prices I have seen them on the forums.  If I wait a few months, I can find a whole 280zx for $100-$200.  Anyway, which master cylinder should I buy?  Thanks.
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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 6:16am
I highly recommend against buying a cheapo rebuilt master cylinder from a discount parts store.

There was a guy selling NOS 79-81 280ZX master cylinders. This is the one that will bolt up to the 510 firewall. This is for 4 wheel disc brakes though.
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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 8:25am
I have drums in the rear.  And dont plan on changing them.  I have only seen one way to swap a wagon to rear discs...  Wilwoods.  They cost twice what I paid for the car!  I dont plan to AutoX tha car or anything...  just a nice daily...  So I should get a 510 cylinder?
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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 12:43pm
I have a stock master in my car, my brakes are kinda f**ked up though, my master sticks and my rear drums drag even though I've never adjusted them. I have 85 200sx brakes in the front and stock in the rear.

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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 3:51pm
rebuilt master cyl can be kind of hard to find for a 510. Most places were giving me a run around, saying they don't make em any more and that in some cases it would cost like $200!

I think I ended up having a friend with connections call a local part distributor and managed to "find one" that he could order for $105.

So I guess look around, because they are out there.. I think some places might charge for a core.

If you are having any trouble just post and I can try and find who made the one I bought..

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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 5:33pm
Gen I heard the same thing
The one jeff has is a used one that I gave him as a trade for some front timming covers. I didnt really want to give it away cause I had the same run around for the 510 brake master with the output(close together).
The prt store wanted a outragous amount of money for a jap made unit. I got mine years agao from Bap Geon and bought 2 new ones. 1 each of both kinds.

I hear Lorco gets new ones in Canada but not positive
Or mayb the new replacement ones are now more affordable(made in taiwan).

So get them while you can and maybe a spare.

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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 5:53pm
I went to nissan about a year ago and they wanted 200$ for the Z one, they said the 510 was NLA.

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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 7:39pm
When I called about a stock 510 M/C at a local Nissan dealership in April they quoted me $275
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bullet Posted: 11 September 2006 at 8:31pm
Originally posted by Hainz

Gen I heard the same thing
The one jeff has is a used one that I gave him as a trade for some front timming covers. I didnt really want to give it away cause I had the same run around for the 510 brake master with the output(close together).
The prt store wanted a outragous amount of money for a jap made unit. I got mine years agao from Bap Geon and bought 2 new ones. 1 each of both kinds.

I hear Lorco gets new ones in Canada but not positive
Or mayb the new replacement ones are now more affordable(made in taiwan).

So get them while you can and maybe a spare.



Yeah, as you likely know the master cyls are diffrent between the early and late 510's but nothing a little tweaking can't fix

I'm finding all kinds of weird parts and diffrent prices on the net. I'll get a hold of my friend and ask what company made the one in my car. It looks exactly like the factory part.

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bullet Posted: 12 September 2006 at 11:48am
I found the more common one(left) at Schucks. I believe its a bronze color made in Italy
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