Re: IML: Disc Brakes on 67 Crown

["Dan" <sunup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Ken, he did mention it and when I asked, he said the rotor was not 
damaged. I haven't seen it yet but suspected the same thing. Thanks for the 
referral on rotors. It is much appreciated.

Dan

67 CC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Lang" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "'Shaun Shroff'" <shaun@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 12:11 PM
Subject: RE: IML: Disc Brakes on 67 Crown


> Dan,
>
> If the pad was missing that means it was metal-to-metal between the pad
> backing and the rotor.  Which means the rotor is ruined and needs to be
> replaced.  Your mechanic should have mentioned this to you.  He might also
> tell you that the rotors can be 'turned', but they can't.  It states in 
> the
> FSM that rotors are not to be resurfaced.
>
> These rotors are nearly impossible to find but fortunately, enough of us 
> in
> OIC got together with the DuraBrake company and they made a new run of
> rotors for us.  You can contact Shaun Shroff shaun@xxxxxxxxxxxxx to see if
> he has any left and the cost.
>
> Ken
> 67 Crown 4 Dr Ht
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Christopher H
> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 12:43 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: Disc Brakes on 67 Crown
>
> Front disc brakes were standard from 1967-on for Imperial. I believe the
> '67-'69 use the same pads, number D10. Easy way to check is to get the
> listed '69 set from NAPA and see if they match what's left on the car. 
> Your
> mechanic can do this, and NAPA probably delivers to him.
>
> Or go online to the imperialclub.com website and search the archives for
> "Budd brake pads" and you'll find a large number of previous postings. One
> link for you: <http://imperialclub.com/Repair/Brakes>
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> Chris in LA
> 67 Crown
> 78 NYB Salon
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dan <sunup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Nov 2, 2006 2:31 PM
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: IML: Disc Brakes on 67 Crown
> >
> > My mechanic gave me a scare this morning. He said my car has front disc
> brakes with one pad missing and NAPA told him they weren't available until
> 69 so he couldn't identify the part. I called Chrysler and they said front
> disc brakes was an option in 67 and refered me to a dealership in the
> midwest that had a set. My question is how difficult are they to change?
> I've never considered myself a mechanic, but I can see that I'm going to
> have to start learning..
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dan Collins
> >
> > 67 Crown Coupe
>
>
>
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