Re: [Chrysler300] Disc brakes

[John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Regarding the "brake dust", I've found a way to greatly improve this problem.  Our '57 300 had 15" MotorRim & Wheel factory wire wheels used by Chrysler from 1953-1956.  
 
When the disc brakes were installed I suffered with brake dust and even changed the pads with different compounds trying to be the problem.  The best the pad changes did was improved it some.
 
Years prior I had sold a product, KleenWheels http://www.kleenwheels.com/ which our customers were very pleased with.  I ordered a set for the car which I think were listed as a "universal" set based on the bolt pattern.  
 
They installed easily and made a huge difference on the brake dust.  I would recommend anyone having the "dust" issue give them a try.
 
John Lazenby
 

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 From: John Nowosacki <jsnowosacki@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Roger Schaaf <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
Cc: John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>; Travis Baker <travisbaker4@xxxxxxxxx>; "Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Disc brakes
  

I used the AAJ conversion on my G and am pleased with the results.  I'd have to say that it only really stops about 10-15% better than a correctly set up original drum system, but given the dampness of the Northeast and the amount of time the car sits over the winter (though not this winter-hooray!) I don't miss messing with leaky wheel cylinders or adjusting cams. 
I have the complete original system as you don't have to mofify anything with AAJ.  I can swap back for originality quite easily if I wanted to, but it is so easy to just change pads or even a caliper as compared to the original system that I doubt I will ever do so. 
The only drawback I have seen is that the vented wheel covers of the G do allow a good amount of brake dust to dirty the white walls and lower body panels behind the front wheels.
I could probably change to a different pad that didn't create quite so much dust, but it will take years for me to wear these out at only a couple thousand miles per year. 
I'm seriously considering the same setup for my 57C.
You can just buy the bracket and bolts from AAJ and then by the discs, calipers, pads, etc. from your local auto parts store so you don't have to pay a lot for shipping these heavier pieces from the west coast if you don't live close to them.   
I'd prefer the more massive disc brakes like the ones on my Hurst over the GM caliper Monte Carlo sized system, but they seem to be fine for my use and I haven't experienced any brake fade or overheating.  I still have the drum brakes on the rear, but I think they may have a rear disc setup as well?


On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 1:00 AM, Roger Schaaf <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I had once looked at the AAJ disc brake conversion for my B.  It looked an excellent solution, but I was also very interested in dual master cylinder support(to me this was more important than the disc brakes).  At the time(some 5 years ago) there was no replacement master cylinder that would fit the B without the need to "dimple", I believe it was the left side valve cover which I did not wish to do.
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>Has anyone come up with a different dual reservoir master cylinder(or perhaps some other solution) than the purposed one (I believe older C2/C3 Corvette unit) that would do the job a bit more neatly?
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>Roger Schaaf
>300 B
>Calyfornua
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>On Jan 27, 2012, at 7:27 PM, John Lazenby wrote:
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>> http://www.aajbrakes.com/
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>> I've done both my 300F and 300C with their kits.  They have an excellent product.
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>> John Lazenby
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>> From: Travis Baker <travisbaker4@xxxxxxxxx>
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>> Has anyone out there ever done a Brake conversion on a 300F or G? If so can
>> you direct me to a company that has the complete kit.Thanks,Travis
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