IML: Budd rotors

["Pete Engel" <peter.engel@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Fred Joslin wrote:

< I believe that very few 1967- 1969 C-bodies came with front discs vs.
< all of the 1967-1969 Imperials so rotor availability is less of an issue
< and there is a relatively easy swap to post Budd brake systems for these
< cars if you choose.


There are more disc brake C-bodies out there than you think, especially 67
and 68 Chrysler models.  Seems like another one is popping up every week.
As with our Imperials, the c-body guys are hosed when it comes to replacing
those rotors.

AFAIK the Budds first appeared as optional equipment on 1965 Dodge and
Plymouth police vehicles.  Both the 1965 and 1966 MPC show the Budd rotor
and hub to be sold as an assembly, p/n 2534144-5 for right and left.  Does
anyone have a later MPC showing the rotor being sold separately?

It would sure be great if the only difference between the Imperial rotor and
the c-body rotor was the way that the disc was drilled for hub mounting.  I
don't suppose it's possible <gasp> that the Imp and c-body rotors are the
same?  In looking at my pics of the Budds on a 10k mile 69 LeBaron I can't
determine how the hub and rotor are joined -- 5 bolts from the back
(knuckle) side???

http://bos-engel.com/imperial/rotor.jpg

I'd consider adding Budds to my 65 Polara vert and/or 66 Fury vert if I knew
I could get rotors.  And if the rotor price was reasonable.

Pete in PA
70 LeBaron 4DHT





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