Re: {Chrysler 300} 1966 300 brakes and PS...

Hi all,

I've already advised Drew how I replaced the disc brakes on my 1966 300 TNT convertible probably 35 years ago. I used the spindles and calipers from, I recall, a 1971 Plymouth. I discovered that the lower control arm was different. As I recall, the mounting at the spindle was different so I replaced both lower control arms. My mind is a bit fuzzy on this but what can you expect from an 86 year old 300 nut? I can say though that the brakes are much better and the turning radius is smaller.

I still have the original 4 piston brakes, completely rebuilt, but will include them with the car when I eventually sell it.

Dan Reitz

Bell Canyon, CA

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From: ROBERT HAAG <scooter465@xxxxxxx>

Date: 10/15/24 1:33 PM (GMT-08:00)

To: Drew W Carl <drew@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Cc: "Chrysler list server (chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)" <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 1966 300 brakes and PS...

If you can find a 1970 or newer C body.

The spindles are a direct swap. And they use the modern single piston calipers cheap and easy to

Find. Just find a donor car and take the whole

System and swap to your

66.

If you can find a 73 it's the best calipers are a lot Cheaper .

Did many a swap on the

65-66 Chryslers.

Bob Haag

On Oct 15, 2024, at 1:45 PM, Drew W Carl <drew@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

First of all thank you to everyone who has responded to my messages about the 62 Sport, and this 66 300 TNT that I have been working on. This club and the support it offers is an incredible resource. Every time I send a message I get a lot of incredible information. Hopefully soon I get this 66 done and I can stop with all the questions. I had asked earlier about brake pads for it, and was able to get a hold of a set. Now I am trying to make the calipers correct which is tricky. I am working on this car for a friend, it is not mine. The calipers are sticking so they need rebuilt or replaced but these fixed mount 4 piston calipers just do not seem to exist anywhere. Cardone lists them as part number 18-4479 and 18-4480 but they are not obtainable. This car is pretty rough exterior wise but it is low miles, runs well, completely original, and complete. So we are trying to make it a good running car, with minimal investment since it will be hard to justify. I am hoping to find a set of good calipers, or worst case rebuild parts. Any info would be greatly appreciated. If I can not come up with anything I guess we will have to look at doing the swap that Dan Reitz and Caroll Ripley suggested. Its looking like that is what I will have to do, but that will take more time and cost than I would like to get into.

I currently need to find a power steering pump for this car also. Napa shows one but it is not correct. The return line is smaller and in a different location and the shaft looks to be different. I would rather not get into rebuilding this one, does any one know anywhere to get one?

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Email: Drew@xxxxxxxxxxxx

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Address: 523 Westland Rd. Hickory PA 15340

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