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  1. #1
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    Nov 2005
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    Mount Juliet, TN
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    That's correct. The later model wheel cylinder has 2 pistons and pushes both shoes. The earlier Z''s wheel cylinder had a single piston, and pushed on the one active shoe, tightening the static shoe as it got tighter. The later setup will give you better braking, which we are sorely lacking compared to our competitors with 4 wheel disks.
    David Plott
    Atlanta Region #289721
    #54 1973 Datsun 240Z
    Mount Juliet, TN

  2. #2
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    Feb 2010
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    LYNCHBURG VA
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    2 pistons might work a bit better, but still does not work good.

    my extra 200 lbs I am sure does not help the situation. My fronts seem to work good with 2 3" duct, but I really have a problem with the rear drums.

    I am excited that we can buy drums again, I was tired of bidding on used drums on e-bay.

    Thanks
    Plucker

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