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Thanks for the input. It is a KA powered car and doesnt have upgraded brakes, stock discs in the front and drums on the rear. I was surprised when I saw it that way and I havent driven it that way. I replaced the piston on the driver side by the way, the actual brake piston. The previous owner had the master replaced. I did bleed the whole system the front and back. The proportioning valve was there when I got it. I was hoping you would say to check the adjustment of the back brakes, I have very limited drum brake experience but I know I will manage just fine. Also thanks for the thought of checking for the master to be properly bled and for the info on how to adjust it as well. I will check back in when I get through with these few items and I do have plans to upgrade the brakes. My plan of attack is to bleed the master, check for proper engagement, then check the rear brakes for proper adjustment, bleed the whole system. Thanks again for the thoughts and ideas.

I have a 71 Datsun 510 that I bought as a mostly complete running project. It has some brake problems that Im kinda stumped on. The brakes basically dont engage until about 1/4 in from the floor. I originally thought no big deal the brakes just have some air in them. I started to bleed them and noticed the front driver side brakes where actually leaking. Took them apart and the brake cylinder looked old and rusty and had some pitting on it. I replaced the cylinder and seal and no more leaking. Awesome. Then I bled the brakes again and all looked good but the brake pedal still does the same thing it doesnt engage the brakes till the last 1/4'" of travel. It does have some after market brake parts setup that I am unfamiliar with. This was a Grass Valley Graveyard Special that was saved and semi rebuilt. https://www.flickr.com/photos/168829529@N03/shares/63QnS5

I got another line on a 510 finally. Seems pretty complete and he is asking $4000. I think it is probably worth that much, and I am going to look at it again is there anything I should double check that you can see from the pictures? It hasn't ran in about 9 months which is no big deal to me. He did a home paint job several years back and it looks ok, there is some overspray. http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/mr3pwood/slideshow/Datsun%20510 Just looking to get a solid car and my brother in law found this for me up in Idaho.

Nevermind. I was supposed to go get it this Friday but he just called and sold it to someone else.

Yup. Its mine. Thanks guys for the insights. I'll post up more pics later. Im also gonna need help identifying some of the parts that are in the car.

@ TristinGrind Where are you located? How much do you think that car is worth then?

The dash is pretty bad and is not complete. Thats the worst part I see.

I just don't want to over pay. He is asking $1500. Car is in Nevada.

I have been lurking here on the forum for about five years and have been considering buying a 510 for about just as long. I have been casually looking locally and have not been able to find anything till today. I was wonder what a good price would be for the 510 I am looking at, I will have pictures included. Details 1969 510 -original manual car -no motor or trans, basically a roller. -has many new parts (brake master, clutch master) -disc brakes up front with rebuilt calipers -new suspension bushings all around -new shocks -Subaru rear end -Body in good shape appears to be straight and rust free I am just not to familiar with the prices for a roller these days any help is greatly appreciated. Link to photobucket pictures below http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/mr3pwood/library/