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Lower ball joint is a very common thing that wears out. On the r30 the lower control arm and ball joint are sold as one assembly. The joint cannot be replaced as it is a press-fit and to replicate installation has shown in the past to fail. For $75 new control arm and ball joint it's a cheap and fail proof solution. There is always ongoing debate on getting second hand parts to replace a worn one, but I'd rather not feel guilty when it could put someone in hospital or worse. Don't be a tight arse when it comes to critical components

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Brake master cylinder cna be re-sealed and re-valved by a brakes specialist. wouldnt be overly expensive.

New units are prob around too, not sure of the part number.

Whats your location? Might be able to help you find a place nearby.

Another thing to note is if in the future you are planning to do a big brake upgrade you mey need a master cylinder to match.

Common upgrade is from the Z31 300zx and the datsun/nissan 720 ute (navara?)

But thats a completely different subject....

Bottom line is for what purpose will the R30 be used for.

Is it a daily driver (or a quick fun daily driver)

or a future track toy

or gravel bashing

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South West Victoria guys.

Car is daily driver with kicks to boot cos i like to play.

Lower control arms with the ball joint ghostrider? one piece assembly as noted earlier. that would be fan-bloody-tastic :D

and i was told only real option for brake master cylinder is re-sleeve for 200+ does my mechanic know what he's saying?

Geez ur good Mags. jst checked out that ebay item.

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The ebay master cylinder IS NOT suitable for your car!

It is for S1 81~83 as they have a distribution block on top of the booster & S2 late 83~85 have it built into the master cylinder.

What side are you talking about replacing, or is it both and PM me an address or text to 0406142529.

Cheers, D

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and i was told only real option for brake master cylinder is re-sleeve for 200+ does my mechanic know what he's saying?

your mechanic is ripping you off, take it off and to a brake palce and they will do it for around 100 bucks.

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Are you talking about brake specialists mate? mechanic says he can't, or shouldnt he be a mechanic at all?

Just people that sell brake parts, discs, pads, clutches they also rebuild brake masters, clutch masters etc..

Ive always used better brakes they are near moorabbin airport.

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Just like a mechano set, put it back same as taken apart but with the new bits.

the same way i rebuilt my clutch master. didnt even know how they worked until i pulled it apart lol. easy home job.

but cause we're talking brakes here, i totally understand if people wanna leave their lifeline in the hands of a pro.

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Do it yourself, surely there is a kit for them & it isn't rocket science.

I just rebuilt a pair of BNR32 GTR front calipers with a kit.

Just like a mechano set, put it back same as taken apart but with the new bits.

D

Hi gents,

My old ('82) R30 Hatch has tearing clutch master and can't find rebuild kit anywhere. It's annoying as wouldn't spend over hundred$ for a new cylinder when it could be fixed with some o-rings and seals..?

Any idea?

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