Re: [Amc-list] 64 Classic Rear Brakes

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

KENT ANDERSON wrote:
> I just took the drum off the right rear of my Typhoon to work it up and refresh everything.  I thought things looked a bit unusual.  

Sounds like a mess!

It's not hard to get it right, but it will take some time to scrounge up 
the parts.

This incomplete project has some data for you:

http://wps.com/AMC/AMC-brakes.html

The table is ugly. The left side is TSM data. The right side is 
aftermarket data, but instead of the part number, it'll have a code like 
"D2". There is a LEGEND that says what D2 is. You'll note that D2 is a 
common drum for many years of AMC...


I don't have 1964 data! But I have 63 and 65 and those are the same so 
likely 64 is too... The brand used depended on the engine in the car 
(but we've all seen variations).

It's easy to identify wagner vs bendix, BUT I CAN'T RECALL WHICH IS 
WHICH!! Someone here knows... I can eyeball 'em but I can't remember B 
vs W...

* One brand has "C" shaped ears at the top of the brake shoe where it 
fits over the post.

* One brand has an angled flat at the top end of the brake shoe.

* One brand uses the braided stainless cable and guide that lives under 
the trailing shoe.

* One brand uses the two little wire rods and bellcrank that bolts onto 
the trailing shoe.

RockAuto and others will sell you bags of hardware (clips, springs, etc) 
that you should get every 5, 10 years regardless. Totally worth it.
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