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This valve body is for push in modulator style cases only (1972 and up)
Note: Prior to beginning installation of this Trans-Brake kit it is recommended that you be knowledgeable in the assembly of your transmission. If necessary consult a manual or seek the advice of a transmission shop. The transmission must be properly rebuilt for […]

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These instructions outline a simple procedure of replacing the main seals and dust boots on the 1982- 83 200sx or 1986-87 Maxima rear brake calipers. Most parts are interchangeable between the two calipers, including the pads, sliders, pistons, hardware, seals, anti-squeal shims, and brake lines. The mounting brackets, and the geometry of the E-brake arms […]

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Discard the original dish cushion plates. The original dish cushion plates may have damaged the drum about .250” from the piston top ledge area. Check and ensure that all burrs have been filed away. Install the piston, followed by the Alto Spacer Plate. Next install the Alto Wave Cushion Spring. Install a steel plate, friction […]

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Getting started
- Chock the other 3 wheels on both sides
- Release handbrake
- Put the gearbox into neutral
- Loosen wheel nuts
- Jack up the car
- Remove wheel nuts + wheel
- Place jack-stand under car for safety

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REAR DISC PAD INSTALLATION
1. Remove the parking brake cable.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Slide the caliper to the position shown in the figure.
4. Remove the disc pads from the mounting support.
5. Remove the (shims and guide plates) . Store the removed parts away from dirt, as they will be reused.
6. Clean the exposed area of the […]

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BHJ’s Blok-Tru engine block Blueprinting Fixture corrects improperly machined deck surfaces, commonly caused by factory machine tolerances and production line inaccuracies. This precision-machined Fixture has a true 45-degree angle machined at each side of its own centerline. The Blok-Tru Index Plate, when installed on the cam-crank centerline of the block, is then referenced to roll […]

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The only 100% way to know the valves are not open is to remove the valve cover and inspect the cam, making sure that it is not depressing the valves on the damaged sparkplug hole. This kit is not recommended for use on holes larger than .640 inches or 16.3mm. An optional way to check […]

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The procedure below was written up for a 1998 2.0 Twinspark with vented front discs but should be the same for all 156 models. The shape of the pads will differ between vented and solid discs at the front. Later models have larger rear discs and therefore different pads. It should not matter if we […]

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Motoren-Technik-Mayer (MTM) has announced their upgrade package for the Audi S3. Powered by the 2.0 liter TFSI engine that has been tuned, the MTM Audi S3 8P may outputs 380 hp and with 460 Nm of torque. The MTM Audi S3 8P is capable of getting from 0 to 100 km/h in under 5.0 seconds […]

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