Re: [Chrysler300] disc brake swap

["Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxx>]

Will this technique work on earlier models such as 55 and 56? They are 15
inch wheels as you know.

Roger Schaaf
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hertog" <crossram@xxxx>
To: "Chrysler 300 Club Listverver" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "John J. Hertog" <crossram@xxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 5:33 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] disc brake swap


Hi to all,

Now that it's colder, it's harder play with the cars, and I have a little
more time to work on with the computer. I finally uploaded and organized
pictures and text to the disc brake conversion I did to a 1961 Chrysler
300G. Please read on.... I'll post a link at the end of this e-mail ;
those that were at the Fall meet saw the car there, and I popped a front
wheel off at the show so that the conversion could be examined. The car now
stops straight and true at any speed, time and time and time again. I have
done a few panic stops from 100 mph with both hands off the wheel and behind
my neck. The car stayed in its lane each and every time.

First, let me state that this is a CHEAP conversion, using all Mopar
components that are readily available just about anywhere. No fancy stuff
here, just a good dependable system. The spindle and steering arm were
obtained from Club member Murray Park (mbpark@xxxx) who assures me he
has oodles and oodles still available.

Second - this system will only work using 15" wheels, on LONG WHEELBASE
Chryslers. There are currently two commercial systems that will work on
either SWB or LWB Chryslers and allow you to use 14" wheels.

Third - all it takes is THREE bolts removed, and the brake hose
disconnected, to remove the disc setup and return the car to 100% stock.
There are NO modifications at all made to the car. Only the disc brake
parts were modified, as per illustrations and text.

Fourth: I made NO modification to the hydraulic system. The car still runs
its original, single-reservoir master cylinder.

Fifth and last: DISCLAIMER : I take no responsibility for any damage,
injury, accident, or problems that might arise from anyone performing this
conversion to their vehicle ! The article is F.Y.I. only . Anybody
choosing to perform the same modification DOES SO AT THEIR OWN RISK !!!

And - here's the link:
http://www.chrysler300club.com/jhstuff/discbrake/mopar/disc.html

300'ly and enjoy

John Hertog
Sag Harbor NY







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