Re: More on Disk swap on 72 Gremlin

[jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx]

Frank...everyone.... Then i assume that disk brake setups(Kelsey Hayes)from Matador,Ambassador....etc 71-76 will ALL interchange with 71-74 Jav/AMX units. So...WHY are the rotors THREE times as expensive?? I can get new Bendix type rotors for $32-$35 locally. BUT the Kelsey Hayes rotors are $95-$100....???? Any idea whats the deal??? Thanks to all for  the info so far!! Waiting to hear WHY so high$$ $,Joe     ??On > All AMCs used Kelsey Hayes pin type brakes from 71-76, even Hornets. Later models used Bendix (Ford used a Bendix type) sliding calipers. 82-83 used a pin type GM caliper, but different than the KH. KH uses pins to hold the pads in, the GM type slides on pins.
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>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
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> > Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 21:39:57 -0800 (PST)
> > From: Joe <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: More on Disk swap on 72 Gremlin
> > To: AMClist <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> >
> >  Are there any big AMC cars
> > (ambo,matador,rebel...etc)with the same type disk
> > brake setup as the 71-74 Jav/AMX...that will
> > interchange?? These are the pin/bolt attached
> > calipers...i "beleive" GM style.The Hornet/Concorde
> > are the FORD type....remove a bolt then a slide to
> > remove the caliper. A friend of mine has a set of
> > Hornet wagon brakes.I'm going to get them from him.
> > I'd like to also locate a set of the pin type. Wish i
> > remembered which was referred to as Bendix...the other
> > type setup name escapes me right now.Anyone have a
> > setup like the 71-74 Jav?  Thanks alot,Joe
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> >
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