Re: [FWDLK] intro: new member in need of help

["Spencer Louthan" <slouthan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Whoops! just went out to check and found the master cyl. does have to come
off........my mistake.....sorry

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> From: Spencer Louthan <slouthan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] intro: new member in need of help
> Date: Tuesday, August 18, 1998 4:54 PM
>
> 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