Re: [Amc-list] Cheap brake conversion

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I looked at these on Rock auto.
They run close to $90 a piece.
So supply may not be great.
I noticed they also have a floating rotor on the 4wd trucks.
That could be the ticket!
It would allow a 11.75" rotor on a drum hub if spacing is right.
But again not sure it beats the newer more available Mustang pieces.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

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From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
> " From: Peter Marano <pmarano@xxxxxxxxx>
> " 
> " Availability is certainly a good feature, and as entertaining as I find 
> " developing these conversions is, I wonder how practical or necessary it 
> " is.  Don't misunderstand me, I designed a rear disc brake conversion for 
> " my 1968 AMX in 1974, and I converted to the 1971 vented brakes before that.
> " But honestly I don't think that I at least will be needing to replace 
> " brake parts on any of my hobby cars. I remember the 1974 Ambassador 
> " brakes lasting about 40,000 miles and the rotors didn't need to be 
> " turned, but if I did a brake job now I would turn the rotors.  Don't you 
> " think that the rotors could be turned twice?  That means the rotors 
> " would last 120,000 miles.
> 
> one thing has changed, for newer brakes at least and maybe for all
> replacement parts: rotors are made of softer iron than previously,
> because customers are so picky about brake squeal.  the soft iron
> doesn't squeal, but it doesn't last as long either.
> 
> i have a possible availability upgrade for the '74-8 bendix spindle
> with the big bearings, a mopar part.
> 
> from partsamerica --
> Bendix Brake Rotor:  	
> Part Number: 141072
> This product fits the following vehicles
> 	CHRYSLER 
> 	1972 - 1973 NEW YORKER
> 	1972 - 1973 NEWPORT
> 	1972 - 1973 TOWN & COUNTRY
> 
> 	DODGE 
> 	1972 - 1973 MONACO
> 	1972 - 1973 POLARA
> 	1973 - 1979 D100 PICKUP
> 	1973 - 1980 B100 VAN
> 	1973 - 1980 B200 VAN
> 	1974 - 1981 RAMCHARGER
> 	1977 - 1981 D150 PICKUP
> 	1981        B150 VAN
> 	1981        B250 VAN
> 
> 	PLYMOUTH 
> 	1972 - 1973 FURY
> 	1972 - 1973 FURY I
> 	1972 - 1973 FURY II
> 	1972 - 1973 FURY III
> 	1972 - 1973 GRAN FURY
> 	1974 - 1979 PB300 VAN
> 	1974 - 1980 PB100 VAN
> 	1974 - 1980 PB200 VAN
> 	1974 - 1981 TRAILDUSTER
> 	1981        PB150 VAN
> 	1981        PB250 VAN
> 
> yes, it's from the '70s/'80s, but look at the coverage!  it has the
> same 5x4.5" bolt pattern, the same #17/#16 bearing sets, the same dust
> seal, and afaict a similar rotor 'hat' as the amc big bendix.  the one
> difference: it's ~1" larger, so a new caliper bracket is called for
> and 14" wheels are out - but many of us, especially performance types,
> have or want 15" or larger wheels anyway.
> 
> partsamerica price: $30.  they also have 4 other wearever and
> raybestos rotors, with prices up to $97.  the raybestos claims to fit
> mopars back to '69...
> 
> partsamerica '74-8 matador rotors: bendix $47, raybestos $135.
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