Re: [Amc-list] alternate disc-brake conversion kit

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I agree, If I didn't have a setof 82-3 disc on the car and another set of spindles, caliper brackets on the shelf, plus a one off custome set of brackets for usiing WJ rotors [yeah I know they need redrilled to 4.5"]. A set of calpiers and pads for 82-83 and other misc all waiting in backup, I'd be interested in trying this setup out tosee what it actually does. 
   I think the total track change is the big thing. With bearing spacers, I'd guess it isindeed to move the rotor out for clearance or to allow for tighting th ebearings to the proper preload? As far as running the shim. I don't see a majpr problem with doing so, depending on exactly how it is made and what itis made from. I woder if it could in fact be for the seal to ride on?
  Like I said, the set looks fairly well made. I'd give it a try, parts are Jeep at Rockauto for the suggested pieces,. I don't have a need. 
  Someone buy a set and see what they are like!

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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> On Tue, 15 May 2007, JOE FULTON wrote:
> 
> > And why do you need those spacer rings?  Sounds like
> > something else that could wear and create free play.
> 
> Yeah, an installation sheet/manual online would be most helpful.
> 
> It does say "increases track", I'm guessing that the inner
> bearing gets shimmed so that the hub and rotor clears the
> plate/caliper. But that's just a bald-faced guess.
> 
> I'm not convinced that this is a good solution, I'm *hoping*
> this is a good solution! It's great that someone is thinking of
> this stuff, and tryin out solutions. Even if it has problems it
> might be tweakable. I think people like that should be commended
> and effort made to help them out.
> 
> It's getting harder to find AMC disc brake swap parts, and the
> wear parts aren't getting any newer. Relatively modest disc
> setups are more than adequate for a lot of drivers.
> 
> I'd be happy with non-AMC brakes, I don't think it would in
> any way detract from the AMC-ness of my rides.
> 
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