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Title: Re: [FWDLK] AAJ or parts car discs
Dear John Z and all' Just another alternative for you to consider as follows: I just had my 300-F convertible converted to front disc brakes using the new stainless steel conversion kit. John Hertog did the conversion and the documentation and work around for several minor problems are available at his crossrams web site: http://www.crossrams.com/rinaldi/discbrake/main.html The kit # is Mopar A154-4 http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/ 1-800-448-7722 Double check that the kit is adaptable to your specific car. I did not want to publicize the kit until I was sure that it worked well. It does. The rotors are massive and still fit within and retain the 14" wheels. The only thing that was done after John's initial work was to lengthen the line from the front of the master cylinder to the proportioning valve and create one loop. This enables the mechanic to flare the line better since it fits into the tool. I still have a wire tie to secure the top of the master cylinder since the large power booster on the '60 Chrysler gets into the way of the spring clip. We also had to fine tune the proportioning valve to find the sweet spot where the front discs and rear drums would work well and neither would lock up. It works with a similar bracket that is available through AAJ. No change to the steering geometry. I had my rotors plated so that they would not rust since they show from the inside of the wheels. For you purists, please be advised that they use 4 piston stainless steel sleeved calipers that they make for 67-68 Mustang front disc brake conversions. Works for me and there is not mustang logo to give them away. I figured if they can make Ferrari's stop better, then they were worth a shot. All I know is that not only can I go but I now can stop!!! Tony Rinaldi
I know this subject's been discussed many times before but I can't find anything in archives so will bring it up again. I recently discovered a 77 Dodge Aspen (Arizona car) with front disc brakes. Price of car is $200. My question is; is it possible to put these discs on my 59 Plymouth without too much difficulty and could the rear axel be used so I can get rid of the tapered rear hubs. The owner claims there is something wrong with trany but car is driveable. John Z
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