Re: [Chrysler300] Dual master cylinder and disc brakes

[paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

 Dan and anyone else interested,
I do believe that info is still accessible
on the club's website in the tech department link

:-)    (recovering from my own 'Senior Moment')



--
Paul Holmgren
2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hoosier Corps #L6
A generation which ignores history
has no past -- and no future. 
                           - Robert
A. Heinlein  
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> Hi all;
>  
> Several years ago I installed disc brakes on my F.  I designed a bracket so I 
> could use pin-type calipers from a 1971 Plymouth.  I used a master cylinder 
> from a 1969 Barracuda.  It has a 1" bore and fits nicely between the firewall 
> and the ram manifold.  It has a bolt on top to secure the cover but still 
> requires a bit of exertion to remove it.  With the separate circuits for front 
> and 
> rear brakes, the 1" bore actually provides more fluid per wheel than the old 
> single 1-1/8' bore master cyllinder that served all 4 wheels.  And, as I've 
> heard many time over, the old racing guys say that if you want better brakes, go 
> to a smaller diameter cylinder.  I have had nothing but really good brakes on 
> my F since converting.
>  
> I had to go to 15" wheels with the large rotors and wanted to use the 14" F 
> wheel covers.  I solved the problem by purchasing some 14" wheels and cutting 
> out that portion that holds the wheel covers and welding them into the 15" 
> wheels I had also purchased.  I got this idea from Mike Laiserin.
>  
> Unfortunately, articles on both projects, disc brakes and wheels, were 
> created by and stored on John Hertog's web site which is no longer accessible.  
> Anyone have copies of them?
>  
> Dan Reitz
> Northridge, CA
> 300F
> '66 300 Conv.
> '56 Dodge Custom Royal
>  
> 
> 
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