Re: [AMC-list] Rear Disks on a '68 Rebel SST (Convertible)

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

One addition to the prior message I almost forgot, the SSBC rotor will have
a different bolt pattern ( 5 on 5" spacing  I think) than the axle on your
car (5 on 4-1/2inch spacing) , you would need to find the correct rotor.
Armand

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Rear Disks on a '68 Rebel SST (Convertible)


> This kit should fit any AMC 20 rear axle made. no you do not have to
remove
> the drive shafts (actually I think you mean the axle shafts. But I think
the
> drum brake backing plate has to come off, and to do that the hub must be
> separated from the axle. This is not easy without the proper tools, I saw
a
> video on youtube where the car backyard engineering removed the hubs. It's
> been said that it's possible to remove the hub by reversing the drum and
> reinstalling some lug nuts and using the drum like a slide hammer. I'm not
> sure but I think it would be possible to cut the drum brake backing plate
> into pieces to get it off without removing the hubs, I'm not sure the disc
> brake backing plate needs the hubs off to be installed.
> If you change your mind about buying the used kit, please let me know as I
> would like to purchase it from the guy for use on the white Javelin. or,
> I'll have to get a new kit from SSBC.
> thanks,
> Armand
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Eckersley" <john.eckersley@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 3:24 AM
> Subject: [AMC-list] Rear Disks on a '68 Rebel SST (Convertible)
>
>
> > I have a chance to get a slightly used one of these kits-
> >
> >  http://www.ssbrakes.com/commerce/detail/index.cfm?nPID=8476
> >
> > These are listed for an AMC type 20 Axle (which I think was fitted to
> 76-86
> > Jeeps) but I'm guessing it might fit mine - anyone know?
> >
> > Thanks all.
> >
> > Mr car's been the garage ages (a two year child is the main cause) but
I'm
> > just trying to get it through MOT (annual inspection) and rear brakes
was
> a
> > fail item - had a feeling this might help.
> >
> > One other silly question - I assume the driveshafts have to come out?
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