May I asked what they charged you for the kit and what parts came with
it?
Suggest you check out AAJ Brakes - do a google search on "aaj brakes" -
they
might have what you need. I just bot a kit from them for my 1960
Chrysler New
Yorker, they mite be able to help with your Imperial. I am not an
expert but
the kit appears to contain high quality merchandise. Good luck.
Tom
68 Crown Convert
60 New Yorker
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 14:22:47 -0800 (PST)
From: bob siliani <bsiliani@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: IML: Any Suggestions on Disc Brake conversion?
Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I am looking into a front disc brake conversion for my 66 Imperial that
now has power Drum brakes. I understand what parts are needed, but was
looking into trying to find (New) parts from one of the companies that
specialize in power brake conversions. My dilemma, as alot of you
already
know, is that no one that I am aware of makes a conversion kit for
Imperials. However, I spoke to several companies and one in particular
(Master Power Brakes) in North Carolina makes kits for A, B and E body
Mopars. He suggested to me that I take digital pictures of my front
spindles with dimensions and he would check if what they already have
for
other cars may also fit mine. My whole idea on this subject is this: I
would tend to believe that buying a new power booster/ dual master
cylinder, combination valve (also called a proportioning valve),disc
brake
spindles, brake calipers & pads, rotors bearings, seals and hoses that
are
new would be far better than trying to get the same parts from a large
Chrysler sitting in a junk yard and then working with old brake parts.
I
am open to ANY SUGGESTIONS on this subject. Is it possible to find old
spindles that will fit my car and all the other components be installed
NEW ? If so, how do I determine what components will fit my car? Are
the
calipers standard and will fit on any spindles ? What about the
combination valve. Is this valve standard ? I understand the M/C is
converted to a dual m/c and the object in hooking up the lines is to
run a
separate line from the m/c to the front wheels and a separate line to
the
rear wheels using a tee between the proportioning valve and the
existing
brake lines. Has anyone on the list done this job ? And if so, where
should I look for parts ? I am confident that I can do the job myself
(with a little help in flaring and bending new lines). So, if anyone
knows
where I can start finding parts or information, it would be most
appreciated. Thanks in advance, Bob
66 LeBaron S.
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