Re: [AMC-list] 62 classic brakes on 63 440H

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I bet you're not surprised to find that I've done just that -- used the wider Classic front drums on a 61-63 American. The drum diameter is the clearance problem, not width. Same diameter, no problem. Theyt will work almost as good as disc brakes. Like all other brakes swaps, everything from backing plate out has to swap. The spindle base should be a bit thicker than the 2" brakes, how about checking that when you swap and let Tom and I know what the spindle base thicknesses are?

The rears are the same, the Classic has a bit bigger wheel cylinder. Not needed on the lighter American, especially not with stronger front brakes! I changed the MC too, but the car I converted was a 61 which still had the single MC on it originally. The bore is the same on all drum AMCs -- 1".

Check with the local DMV about a salvage title. You will probably have to talk to a supervisor and even then call/go to the main DMV office to get answers. I did that in SC years ago, ended up taking half a day to travel to the main DMV and talk to someone. After an hour of waiting it took 20 minutes to get the info I needed, then three weeks to get a title.Had to send a registered letter to previous owner and wait for an answer or returned letter (I got lucky, returned as undeliverable, cut at least a couple weeks out!).

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Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:23:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: d stohler<das24rules@xxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [AMC-list] 62 classic brakes on 63 440H
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hey guys. im trying to get back into my old ramblers, now that my eagles are going pretty decent. got my '63 440H going again yesterday after a 2.5 year or so rest. i forgot how HARD the pedal is to push with manual 9x2 drums. i have a parts car '62 classic with 9x2.5" front drums. i know there are major clearance issues with the steering knuckle. its REAL close. i was just wonderinf if i can maybe swap over the entire hub, brake back plate, drums ect and get the 2.5" drums up front? i THINK the rears are the same? but im not sure as the car dont have the brakes on it, they are in my coveted rambler parts pile. lol. how could i make this car not need both feet stomping as hard as possible to get the car to WHOA!! wondering if the master cylinder from the classic might be bigger bore and work? its been a few years and MANY beers since i messed with master cyl/wheel cyl bore sizing to remember what one wanted to be bigger ect. i still need to figure out how to get a title for t
he car. otherwise, it might get the motor pulled and put into my casper car. (my '62 classic custom 2 door.)

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Frank Swygert
Editor - American Motors Cars Magazine
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