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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> 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 ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options, please go to ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options,
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