Re: IML: 67 LeBaron brakes

[Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>]

> But maybe there is some variation among 40yo cars,
> depending on their usage
> and service history. Mine also had the Budd calipers
> replaced with later
> Chrysler single-pistons long before I bought it (and
> I bought it 18 years
> ago), so maybe that makes mine an odd man out.

I imagine the difference between fixed vs. floating
calipers makes a pretty big difference in brake feel.
 
> I've also never thought my power steering was numb
> and light! Have you ever
> driven a 1970s F*rd? The Imperial is direct and
> smooth, even if I can drive
> with my pinky... Maybe your steering box needs
> adjustment (is there free play?).

Never driven a '70s Ford, but everyone has their own
frame of reference.  I have a number of older European
cars, and their steering has much better feel than
even the Imperial.  My description of my '67's
steering as 'numb and light' does not necessary
contradict yours of 'direct and smooth'.  My steering
box is tight and there is very little play.  But
compared to, say, a '67 volvo, there is very little
road feel and considerably less effort.  I do enjoy
the Chrysler "single-finger power steering" feature,
and it definitely makes for more relaxing road trips
than in the volvo!



--Mike Pittinaro

'To Engineer' was never meant to signify poking around with a mouse on a Nintendo-on-steroids computer system.

'It's a shallow life that doesn't give a person a few scars' 
-- Garrison Keillor


 
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