Removing Booster Mk1 (Bias Box?)

Hi guys,
 
Thinking about getting rid of the booster for a bit more space and cleaner engine bay. I've read up on a few of the old forums and see that a lot of people have had luck with the datsun MC's? 
 
I'm thinking about buying new calipers as the original ones aren't in too good shape. Would M16's on the front, vented/slotted discs, maybe braided lines and standard rear drums be good enough to remove the booster to get relatively powerful braking? Or would it be better to upgrade to a twin pot caliper?
 
Also with the bias boxes is it going to make that much of a difference with the m16 setup or would a standard pedal kit be enough for a bit of track and general street use?
 
Any pics and info on what anyone has done would be great.
 
Thanks,
 
Jayden.

Hey Jayden,
 
I used one of these master cylinders off an unboosted mk1. It does away with the big arm and just bolts to the firewall.

 
It worked great at the track with my setup, vented rotors, spaced M16 calipers and standard rear drums. The pedal needs a bit more of a push, but isn't crazy firm.

Thanks guys,
 
I'll give it a go. It's already got the 2ltr struts in it as far as I know and the m16 calipers but they're pretty shot. I think I'll try some vented/slotted discs, new m16's and maybe some braided lines and try to find a datsun or escort master cylinder. 
 
 

You can use any M/C you want really but it comes down to fluid dynamics.  Unassisted (non servo), the bigger the M/C the more force required to push the pedal but the less the pedal travels.  The opposite is true of a smaller M/C.  I.e.  easier to push but more pedal travel required.
 
I went the Datto option as I know guys who have run it and have found it works well.  If I had my time again I'd just put a pedal box in it though.
 
A bias box will allow you fine tune the amount of bias the fronts vs the rears have.    
 
As you have the 2 ltr brakes and struts I'd rebuild the calipers and space them out with a kit from SMCKA and then using the vented rotors (also from SMCKA) I'd get some good pads and maybe braided lines and then you have a very good set up that has proven very competitive.
 
Shoot me a PM if you want to discuss further what I did with the Datto M/C
 
Cheers,
 
Matt 

Contact Paul Dunstan on this forum re the pedal box. He has a thread going on her somewhere on how he makes them too.  He has great feedback from those who have bought them.
 
Good luck
 
Matt