Re: [Chrysler300] Master Cylinder-1955 C300

["Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Before I spent all the money to rebuild my front brakes again(shoes, 
cylinders, springs, drums) I would most certainly take a look at one of the 
disc brakes systems for our cars.  My brakes have been redone to the highest 
quality and are not even close to contemporary standards.

I am copying the listsrv to see what others have to say on this topic.  I 
know a number of them have done the disc conversion on their cars.  Judges 
at some shows may have a fit, but they are not the drivers of your car.

I have heard good reports on the AJ Brake system.

http://www.aajbrakes.bravepages.com/

 I also believe that www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com has a conversion system 
for some 300's.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Barber" <barber@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Chrysler 300 list service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Master Cylinder-1955 C300


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> Roger:
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> I hope to see you there, but my information has the Pleasanton show on
> March 19-20.   My cell phone number is 925-783-4893 and I have requested
> a spot inside.  No response from GoodGuys on that.  The bloody monsoon
> season is still upon us.
>
> The master cylinder kit issue has become very interesting.  Apparently,
> the 1955 power brake system was a one year only design and is much
> different from others.  I don't fully understand it and the car and shop
> manual are at the brake shop so I am unable to do much research.  The
> expensive rebuilds apparently involve the total master cylinder system,
> including the tin booster and iron portionss.  Before teardown, braking
> was very poor with two feet on the pedal required.  We shall see what
> all new shoes does for this as the front brake shoes were saturated with
> brake fluid and old grease.  It may be that it is time to take the
> system in for a rebuild, but I will probably wait until after the
> Pleasanton show to do this.
>
> I have seen some information that there used to be a pretty minimal
> rebuild kit for the iron part of the master cylinder and that there are
> no wear parts or surfaces to corrode.
>
> Maybe I need a Jake Brake or a boat anchor.
>
> Rich Barber
> Brentwood, CA
> 1955 CCC
>
> Roger Schaaf wrote:
>
>>Rich:
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>>I am planning to attend the Pleasanton Goodguys show next weekend.  If the
>>weather is decent I will be displaying the B.  If you should make it, give
>>me a call on my cell phone.  Cell number 408-799-3333.  Hope to see you 
>>and
>>your 55.  You too Mr. Jasinski and Mr. Jett.
>>
>>I got a master cylinder for my B at Napa.  Not a kit, but new cylinder. 
>>But
>>that was 16 years ago.
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