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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