Look in Hemmings for services offered. I had the same problem with my 75
which has rear disk as well. I know there is a place in Chicago that will
do it for well under $30 if I remember correctly. If you need the name let
me know and I will try to locate
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Hogg" <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 10:34 PM
Subject: IML: Imperial Rear Disk Parking Brake
> Yesterday, when I removed the rear brake rotors from my 1990 Imperial, I
> noticed that the small brake shoes that make up the parking brake
mechanism
> were in poor condition. The linings were not worn out, but rather they
were
> simply dried up and crumbly. I removed them from the one side so I would
> have a sample set to show the parts drone when looking for replacements.
I
> found no replacements listed at my most convenient parts location (CDN
> Tire), so I called the dealer. (BTW, CDN Tire didn't list the rotor
either.
> They listed A rotor but not the correct rotor for my car. The rotor
listed
> for my car at the dealer is part # 04383551 and lists for $50.35
(remember,
> these are CDN prices). I thought that sounded fairly reasonable for a
> dealer part so I will probably buy them there.) What really got me was
the
> price for the parking brake linings. The linings (#05073647AA) list for
> $89.30 for the set! Now, these linings are very small etc and that price
is
> outrageous, but, I would probably buy it if that was the end of the story.
> Parts guy then told me that the current part is a change-up and I would
have
> to buy three more parts for EACH side. Adjuster screw (04509503 $20.00),
> Nut (04383539 $25.60) and Socket (04509504 $23.45). So, that adds up to a
> total of $227.40 just for the parts to change the parking brake linings!!!
> Who does Chrysler think they are dealing with??? What makes a company
think
> they can charge such outrageous prices for parts? I mean, $25.60 for that
> little nut on the adjuster screw??? That whole adjuster screw assembly
> should sell for $5.00 or less!!!
>
> I have no alternative to scour the salvage yards for a wreck with a decent
> set of rear parking brake linings in it. If anyone else has any other
> suggestions, I'm all ears!
>
>
>
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