Disc brakes on a Datsun 510 rear end

[charlie]

UK people with common sense, not Americans who can't think further than their own state...

I want to go from original drums on my 510 rear to discs, and coilovers. I am thinking of using Escort 13" wheel adaptor brackets:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Capri-Escort-rear-axle-disc-conversion-brackets-13-/320623067929?hash=item4aa69fc319


Then using nissan Bluebird or Silvia rear discs. These are 232mm:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBC-REAR-BRAKE-DISC-PAIR-D105-TO-FIT-NISSAN-BLUEBIRD-1-8-67-74-/291055741300?hash=item43c4462974


And then trying to find some Ford or similar calipers that will fit.


Any thoughts? Ideally that don't involve me buying other Nissan parts from the US or Australia.

Thanks all,


Charlie

[scimjim]

those capri/escort conversion brackets are very unlikely to fit.

sort out discs and calipers first, then using CAD (cardboard aided design) get conversion plates made to fit (a) the axle bolt spacing (b) the caliper mounting bolt spacing and (c) the offset needed for the discs. Then sort the handbrake cable end fittings and a proportioning valve if needed.

I have alloy VW calipers on my Salisbury axle - can't remember what the discs are but they're re-drilled to suit.