Re: [Chrysler300] Just Found the Build Sheet (YEEEHHHAAAWWW!)

[John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>]

I can fully appreciate not messing with the turning radius on your cars.  AAJ Disc Brake Kits were installed on our 300C and 300F retaining the original master cylinder and the steering remained the same.
 
What changed was a major improvement in stopping the cars.  I've written this before but I'll state it again.  If you are replacing brake hoses step up and have braided ones built.  The cost is about the same as original and you can get them with a covering that looks like original.  This was done on our 300C and the stopping improved even more of the 300F which retained original type hoses.
 
A few years ago when I purchased our '53 Imperial Newport the entire brake system was gone through.  I did the braided lines on it as well and it works better than any of the other '55 cars we have (same brakes and cylinders).
 
I'll probably take heat for this but why when your car has a good disc brake set up on it you would want to go back to drums for drive-ability is beyond me.  If you want the car to be 100% correct as it came from the factory then retain the drums and original hoses, but should you want to use and enjoy it, well you know............... 
 

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 From: Michael Moore <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx>
To: David <torquechap@xxxxxxxxx> 
Cc: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Just Found the Build Sheet (YEEEHHHAAAWWW!)
  
David,
My H, which I have owned since 1964 has drum brakes, and I am sometimes tempted to go to disc EXCEPT for the huge turning radius  some cars acquire with them.
Can you please tell us your thinking as to why you're un-modifying your K?
Mike Moore
300H

On Mar 14, 2013, at 3:02 PM, "David" <torquechap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

GREAT NEWS!!

My Ram K Convertible's build sheet was just found today in the rear seat! It is intact and 95% complete. Pure awesomeness.

The front disc conversion has been reverted back to OEM drums at the sage advice of several knowledgeable club members (particularly Rich B.!). Only a few minor items remain and then I'm going to get schooled on the fine art of carb tuning. 

Already have a ticket to Carlisle and look forward to being there and meeting many of you!

Warmest regards,

David Morrison
VA/NJ

300K Ram Convt AC
300L Convt AC





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