Re: [Chrysler300] 300G brakes

[Kraus300@xxxxxxxxxxx]

All,
Can't stress enough checking/replacing the old rubber brake hoses. The brakes on my C were all kinds of weird. Even though I also switched to the AAJ kit I found the inside of the flex hoses mostly collapsed or blocked. I could barely blow through one of them with compressed air.
Jim Krausmann  

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> Bob, Mike and all, 
> 
> I pretty much agree with everything Bob has listed. If you want to go a 
> step beyond this I highly recommend doing the AAJ Disc Brake upgrade. I've 
> owned my F for over 18 years and this was the best money and improvement 
> I've ever done to it. The car stops straight every time. 
> 
> This is a very simply change over and can be usually done in two hours or 
> less. Everything is bolt on and the results are short of amazing over the 
> drum set up. I retained my original master cylinder and as per John Hertog 
> did not install a proportioning valve. 
> 
> If you want to learn more go the ForwardLook web site and click on AAJ 
> Brakes. 
> 
> John Lazenby 
> Southern California, just minutes from Disneyland 
> 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Town & Country 
> 1955 Imperial Newport 
> 1955 Chrysler C300 
> 1956 Chrysler 300B 
> 1957 Chrysler 300C Coupe 
> 1960 Chrysler 300F Coupe 
> 1963 Volkswagen Beetle 
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Jasinski" 
> To: "Michael & Joanne Casella" ; "Chrysler 300" 
> 
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 9:00 AM 
> Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] 300G brakes 
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> Mike, 
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> Regarding the brakes on your G, in order to assure the best braking 
> performance, I know from experience the following needs to be done: 
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> -Make sure the drums are within spec, not turned more than .060 over, and 
> are true. 
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> -Arc the new shoes to match the drums. If you don't do this, it will take a 
> long time to achieve good even braking, if ever. 
> 
> -Lightly lubricate the parts that rub against the backing plate with a 
> hi-temp lube. 
> 
> -Bleed the system thoroughly to remove all air bubbles. 
> 
> -Adjust the brakes so that you have noticeable drag between the shoe and 
> drum when the wheel is spun. This is an important step to minimizing brake 
> pedal movement. Keep in mind the backs adjust differently than the front, 
> see your service manual. 
> 
> -Don't be concerned about using silicone brake fluid. I have had it in my G 
> since 1978 and have had very good success with it. As an alternative, I 
> would suggest Castrol DOT 4 LMA (low moisture activity) type. 
> 
> Of course make sure the flexible brake lines are fairly new and in good 
> condition. If they are more than ten years old I would probably replace 
> them if I were doing all the other work. 
> 
> Bob J 
> Danville, CA 
> 300G convert-owned and enjoyed since January 1978 
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