Re: Disc brakes and front brakes on the rear?... a couple questions (repost)

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Agree. Not sure why the back brakes are different size on his car.

Hum, the parts he mentioned in paragraph one are I think for a B body swap though. His 1964 Chrysler does not apply to those, does it? 

Thanks,
Gary H. 


>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: Dodger 
>  The first part sounds reasonable, but not the second part,,,,,, the offset
>  of the backing plate is directly proportional to the width of the shoes,
>  so,,,,,  the front drums if a different size  than the rear will not work
>  
>   
>  >
>  >  So, I've been   really considering a front disc brake swap on my '64 300
>  >  lately.   However, I've been reading that some brake designs were not so
>  >    great and should be left for those folks who must insist upon
>  >    concourse-correct stuff. I'm told '73-'89 B-F-M-J-R body
>  >    spindles/discs will work bolt onto my car, and that I should use
>  1978+
>  >  plastic reservoir unit and matching booster from the car   that gave up
>  >  its brakes. Does anyone disagree with any of   that?
>  > 

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