62 Brake upgrade - reply

[John Hertog <crossram@xxxx>]

Hi Sean,

Since all 1962 Chryslers are short wheelbase (except for 62 NewYorker) , 63
and 64 brakes will fit it nicely ( same size balljoints ) and are MUCH
superior to the 62 units, in that they only have one wheel cylinder per
corner. Much less fuss and muss, etc. ; some 1963/4 models have heavier
duty brakes ( larger & wider drums) such as NYker and 300 - and therefore
are a better idea than Newport units...

You will need the spindle and everything that fits on it, of course, as well
as the steering arm from the donor car... the replacement spindle will fit
right up to the existing ball joints, and the steering arm will fit right up
to the outer tie rods, you shouldn't even have to get the car realigned.

300'ly
John


----- Original Message -----
From: <SADuggan@xxxx>
To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 2:40 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] 62 Brake upgrade


> Hi All,
> I hope someone is online. I need to redo the front brakes on my 62. I've
> heard the stories of upgrading to a 63 and up drum brake assemblies. I was
> wondering if this is an easy upgrade. I've found the parts off a 64 300. I
> figure I'll need everything from the spindles up. I can buy these used
parts
> for less than all the new parts for my existing brakes. Any help would be
> appreciated, fast. I want to go and get the parts soon. The car's on the
lift
> at the front end shop and this is the time to put these pieces in.
>
> Thanks,
> Sean Duggan
>
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