RE: [Chrysler300] Disc brake conversion

["John McAdams" <clafong@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike:

I have not noticed any significant reduction in my turning radius.

Big John Mc Adams
(In SoCal)

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Michael Moore
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:49 AM
To: John McAdams
Cc: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Disc brake conversion

John,
What happened to the turning radius on your 62? I have seen at least one
conversion where the T/R was severely restricted- it seemed more like
turning a Fletcher Class destroyer than a car! 
Mike Moore
300H
On Jul 20, 2011, at 10:34 AM, John McAdams wrote:

> Niels:
> 
> On one of your previous posts your e-Mail address (Niels Hansen
> <niels300g@xxxxxxxxx>) indicated that you were probably asking about a
300G.
> I have not personally responded to you before but I would highly 
> recommend the kits produced by AAJ Brakes.
> 
> <http://www.aajbrakes.bravepages.com/rproductinfo.html>
> http://www.aajbrakes.bravepages.com/rproductinfo.html
> 
> Note: They are having problems with random popups occurring on their 
> website and are in the process of moving to a new website. Just close 
> the popups to view his products. He has kits for both front and rear 
> applications. I don't think you will need a rear disc brake conversion 
> kit for your tapered axle as the front brakes provide something like 
> 60-80 percent of your braking.
> 
> I have installed two sets of these kits on two different cars. 1962 
> Chrysler 300, and a 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury, with absolutely no 
> problems and the upgrade in performance was incredible. If I need to 
> really apply the brakes now, I immediately check the rear view mirror 
> to see that modern cars following me are not about to rear end me as 
> they just don't believe that such a huge, old car is capable of 
> stopping like it does. Both of these installations were simply a bolt 
> on procedure. I did not have to bend, grind or modify any suspension 
> components and if, in the future, I wanted to go back to the original 
> drum brakes (if I were to sell the car and the buyer wanted it to be 
> absolutely original from factory) they could be removed and the drum 
> brakes reinstalled at any time. His kits also allow you to use 14 inch 
> wheels if you wanted or needed that feature. I don't know how much, if 
> any these components might alter your alignment but I would recommend 
> a re-alignment after the installation of the kit just to be sure.
> 
> If you are seriously thinking of going this route, I would suggest 
> that you call Roger at AAJ brakes and talk directly with him about the 
> shipping and custom duties involved. The Rotors, and Calipers are 
> quite heavy and if they are readily available in Germany he can tell 
> you exactly what you need to buy so that you can check with your local 
> Auto Parts supplier for availability thus saving considerable costs in 
> shipping. He has been fine with that sort of arrangement in the past 
> to save you some money. AAJ Brakes is located in Portland, Oregon USA 
> and his phone number is area code
> (503) 890-1469. I am not familiar with the international code to reach 
> the USA from Germany but I am sure you can figure that out.
> 
> Roger is a great guy and in the past has been very helpful in talking 
> with me about my installation. Just try not to call him in the middle 
> of the night in Oregon.
> 
> Whatever route you decide to go with your Disc Brake project, good 
> luck,
> 
> Big John Mc Adams
> 
> (In Southern California)
> 
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
> On Behalf Of Niels Hansen
> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 12:23 PM
> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Disc brake conversion
> 
> Hi again,
> I forgot to mention that I own a 1961 300G HTC.
> Thanks, Niels
> 
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