Brian, if you'd like I can put you in touch with this guy so you can get
more details................S. LOUTHAN
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> From: Brian Schimpf <bschimpf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] intro: new member in need of help
> Date: Tuesday, August 18, 1998 5:56 PM
>
> Thanks Spencer!
> I'd heard that many have tried and all had failed with the disc brake
> conversion. I'm glad someone figured it out-- guess I'll have to go for
it.
>
> Brian
>
> Spencer Louthan wrote:
>
> > To Brian, Your conversion to power brakes should be fairly easy if you
can
> > find the entire assembly. The master cyl. is the same with or without
the
> > power brake and does not even have to be removed to do this conversion.
> > Don't forget to also obtain the vacuum storage tank. I have done this
to my
> > 61' newport which uses the same parts and also has the same front-end
> > assembly I also have been considering a disc brake conversion. I have
been
> > in contact with another fellow with a 61 Chrysler who has done just
this.
> > He used the front wheel assemblies from a 69' Charger with disc and
reports
> > that the problems encountered were not serious. The first was having to
> > switch to the larger 15'' wheels to clear the calipers and the car
sitting
> > 2'' lower when finished. (Simply adjust the torsion bars for this) Also
> > install an adjustable proportioning valve was required. The last time
we
> > spoke he was trying to find a way to upgrade to a dual resovoir master
> > cylinder but fitting it in under the booster is a problem as space is
> > limited. Hope this helps! S. LOUTHAN
> > 61 NEWPORT 68
& 69
> > BARRACUDA FASTBACK 71 DART 73 IMPERIAL 71 DEMON 62 D100 62 BUICK
> > HEARSE
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