Re: [FWDLK] Problem with Disc Brakes From a Conversion

["Mike Singer / Emporium Secondaries, Inc." <desoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would not put too much trust in using a thread locker.  Regular
breaks down at 360 deg. & the hi temp. at 450 deg.  As Dave just
said the breaks get very hot.  Use grade 8 bolts & torque to
specs.


Mike Singer




At 04:01 AM 7/27/2011, you wrote:
> I'm
> not very sure Nyloc nuts are a good idea on brakes. What happens when you
> use brakes? They get hot. What happens to plastic inserts in Nyloc nuts
> when they get hot? They get soft, and could loose their locking ability.
> I think I would feel more positive about grade 8 bolts, plain old steel
> lock washers, and Locktite on the threads. 
>
> Dave Homstad 
> 56 Dodge D500 
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Gary Pavlovich wrote:
>
>  I was concerned about my fasteners with
> the Master Power Brake kit for the  rear and the AAJ kit for the
> front on my Plymouth so I used â??lock-nutsâ?? with  washers on the
> front brakes and am relying on the Nyloc nuts (nylon ring at the 
> end of the threads to secure nut) on the rear.  However, I have
> drawn a  line with a â??white correction fluid markerâ?? across the
> torqued nut and flange to  ascertain if there has been any movement
> since installation; this is a good  â??checkâ?? at a glance if
> anything has loosened. 
>   
> Gary Pavlovich 
>   
> From:
>
> kraus300@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 7:08
> AM 
> To:
>
> L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Problem wih
> Disc Brakes From a  Conversion 
>   
> One of the front calipers on my 300C got loose a few months after
> the  conversion. There was a noise that 
> gave it away before it could fall off. I couldn't tell if it was my fault
> or  the fasteners. At the time the AAJ kit caliper 
> bolts came with nuts that had plastic inserts and an interference fit.
> I'm  clueless on how those are rated but wasn't comfortable with how
> easily they  turned.  I changed to hi-grade standard nuts and
> lock washers. No problems  since. 
>   
> Jim Krausmann 
> Detroit 
>
> ___________________________________
>
> From: "Walter E. Landry"
> <walter.landry@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:56:50  PM 
> Subject: [FWDLK] Problem wih Disc Brakes From a  Conversion
>
> Hello, 
>   
> Had a problem this  weekend with the disc brakes on my 56 DeSoto
> Firedome. The Drivers side rear  caliper broke loose and jammed into
> the rim and I could not move. I had the car  towed home Saturday
> night. Took it apart and found that it looks like a or some  bolts
> loosened and the unit broke free. I have had the conversion kit in
> since  may be 2005. Periodically checked everything but probably not
> the last year or  two since I have used the car so little. Some of
> the lock washers look like they  have spread and separated. 
> The corresponding bolt on the passenger side is  loose with some
> wear on the threads. 
>   
> I am not sure the cause  but will call AAJ tomorrow or email and
> look to buy some new plates, spacers and  bolts. I will examine all
> wheels and replace all the bolts to be  sure. 
>   




> Has anyone
> had problems  that I should look out for with regular examinations
> or maintenance? 
>   
> Did I miss something that  I should be doing? 
>   
> Thanks. 
>   
> Walter E.  Landry 
> 56 DeSoto  Firedome

Mike Singer
Phone:  814-486-1881 Work
         814-486-1010 Home
Fax:    814-486-2080
e-mail: desoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
11769 Route 120
Emporium, PA

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