Re: [Chrysler300] Brake Conversion

A couple of comments regarding a disc brake conversion. I've done two cars, our '60 300F (now sold) and our '57 300C. Both kits were from AAJ AAJ Brake Conversion Web Page


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and worked out well. I purchased their base kit as they supply all of the application descriptions and part numbers needed to complete the kit. You may be able to save yourself a few dollars by purchasing these items at your local parts store.

The only upgrade I did was on the '57 300C. I discovered that the brake hose numbers they suggested were very tight when the suspension was fully extended. I went to a local shop and had "braided" lines custom made a bit longer. Not only did that correct the travel issue but the pedal pressure was much better. Since then anytime I do brake replacements on any of our cars I install braided lines for this reason. Cost was very close to the rubber hoses.

Should you be running wire wheels you will have brake dust and this ends up getting on the whitewall tires. I found myself constantly washing and scrubbing to keep them clean. Improvement on this can be by selection of pad material one uses, but the trade off is rotor life.

I purchased and installed a set of Kleenwheels Dust shields | Brake dust covers | Clean Wheels | Kleen Wheels which greatly reduced the dust getting on the outer side of the wheel and tire. I used a universal part number they offer and it is a very easy install. Beyond what I've said this will cover the brake caliper and give the appearance of a drum brake.

Hope this info will be of assistance to anyone doing the conversion.....

John Lazenby


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On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 7:31 AM, "'Jack Boyle' jackcboyle@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I used ECI (Engineered Components) on my 52 Dodge and they were great. I
know they offer other Mopar kits.

.Jack

Jack Boyle

(913) 544 4650

Enjoying the same C-300 since 1967

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Ronald Kurtz mark6268@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 7:53 AM
To: Intl 300
Subject: [Chrysler300] Brake Conversion

Hello, everyone:

I will be changing over to disc brakes on my E this fall and am looking for
a good supplier. I recall e-conversations about this and would like hear
from someone who had a good experience with a reliable supplier. Thanks.

Best,

Ron Kurtz

E #292

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