Re: [FWDLK] Brake conversion

[mrdonr@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hello Bill,

 

I have the same kit for one of my '58 Imperials from AAJ (yet to be installed) and I'm also concerned about the clearance. I talked with Roger about this at the time of ordering and he expressed how a disc brake master cylinder would not clear the valve cover but a drum brake (equal size reservoir) would just barely fit. Running disc brakes with the smaller fluid reservoir has me a bit nervous regardless.

 

There is an interesting (gaudy) '57 Imperial on eBay right now item # 170212037342. It has a later model / possibly GM? booster and master cylinder that appears to be mounted higher up at the top of the bracket. I have often wondered if this was possible without completely reworking the pedal and under dash brackets. This would also eliminate the need for the older style bellows booster. You may want to contact this seller and see if he has any additional pictures or information.

 

The offset bracket you mentioned seems like a sure win also. I would definitely attempt it even if some modification were needed. It would be mostly hidden for more of a stock appearance while possibly allowing the use of a true disc brake master cylinder. I would be anxious to hear of any results you come up with.

 

Don Roberts
Kansas City, KS
1958 Imperial x4
1967 New Yorker

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: William Huff

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:17 PM

Subject: [FWDLK] Brake conversion

Hi,

I am contemplating a disk brake conversion for my 300 D.  I already
have am AAJ kit, but I am not too enthusiastic about the MC to valve
cover clearance.

I was thinking of using an offset adapter and a two bolt MC to
provide more clearance.

http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=6

This adapter is for the A bodies.  All the measurements I have made
seem to show that all (at least all the MOPAR) 4 bolt MCs have the
same bolt pattern.  So, my question is, other than the issue of
whether the 4 bolt pattern is bolts or studs, will the offset MC
adapter fit and work on the older Chryslers?  Any knowledge or
edjumacated guesses appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill Huff

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