Farmer Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Tad more done Second The seal went down farther than I was hoping. So will be replacing it again with new Also should I pack the hub full of grease? 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 I typically don't pack the hubs, but the bearings should probably get repacked every time you replace the pads or at least when redoing the rotors. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted April 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 One step closer.. Now to figure out brake lines and stuff. Then replace master 3 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 I don't know if you care, but now is the time to paint those calipers before they rust. Although, If they aren't visible with your wheels then no one will know anyway. One step closer to much better stopping power! 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 They look like they are zinc plated. I got the same ones through rockauto 1 Quote Link to comment
Ben_upde Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Shit. I forgot to send off those dust caps 🤦🏻♂️ I’ll try to get them headed your way tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) On 4/30/2019 at 8:53 AM, ]2eDeYe said: They look like they are zinc plated. I got the same ones through rockauto These were on a certain white 521, they rusted up in no time. At least I think it was that truck. Check it next time you see it in the wild. Edited May 3, 2019 by Draker 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Bench bleed is right. dont have vise so I made something up. Worked great New M/C and good used booster. Now for the fun part... Bleeding the brakes 4 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 I always use a long clear tubing. Attach to bleed nipple, first remove all old brake fluid in the line. Once flowing only clean new fluid, loop the clear tube back to the master. Pump away until no bubbles in the tube. Repeat on all 4 ends. Makes bleeding easy and only need one person. 4 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted May 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Looks like Im going to do some more bleeding of the brakes. still spongey and rear locks up before fronts. So proportional valve a must 2 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 Im so glad you have this 620 & upgrading things & making it "right" It deserves to be driven seeing as it wasnt before..enjoy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Off with the old and on with the new. Old ones dont look much different. But they are 14 yrs old and have flat spots. 295 50 15 Stayed with same tire. Now to find replacement shocks. Old monroe have stamp number put doesnt come up on google search 6 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Mounted. Kept old ones just in case 7 1 Quote Link to comment
Chopper Jim Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 What is the Monroe stamping number? Chopper Jim 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 I run KYB on my Datsun trucks. Front KYB KG4605A Gas-A-Just Rear KYB KG5447 Gas-A-Just Rock Auto has listings for Monroes also. 3 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 3:26 PM, Chopper Jim said: What is the Monroe stamping number? Chopper Jim 5852 pok14a2 2 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 better than new 2 Quote Link to comment
Chopper Jim Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Will go through some old catalogs and see what I can come up with. Chopper Jim 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 10 hours ago, Chopper Jim said: Will go through some old catalogs and see what I can come up with. Chopper Jim Thanks Jim for the thought. I ended up buying the KYB. They had the same specs as the monroes. 2 Quote Link to comment
Chopper Jim Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 You're welcome. The only catalog I could find was the KYB. All my others are boxed up. Chopper Jim 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Shocks installed. Brakes bled some more, but still soft. 3 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Did you attempt the tube method? I struggled with bleeding my 510 for a while until I did this. You can literally just keep pumping and pumping. No need to close the bleeder valve every time. Set the bleeder so it's tight enough not to leak around the threads, but open enough to still pass fluid. Sometimes it's a difficult balance.. but I've been doing all my cars this way. 3 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) Bleeding brakes is one of those situations where it's nice to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Gravity bleeding, pressure bleeding, two person bleeding, vacuum bleeding. These are all different tools in the tool box. Question - are your drum brakes adjusted properly? If not, you may never get them bled properly. Edited June 18, 2019 by Stoffregen Motorsports 4 Quote Link to comment
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