Re: [Amc-list] Sunday drives

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

<snip>
> like i said earlier it runs and the clutch seems to work. so we just need to 
> be working on the stopping. i haven't looked closely at the break lines but 
> it is safe to say it will need at least new lines, rebuild on the master 
> cylinder and a strong look at the drums and shoes. Basicly it wouldn't hurt 
> to look in to the conversion to disc breakes.
</snip>

Adam,

Brake prices depend upon what you have. If you have Wagner drums (self 
adjusters have rods), parts are more expensive and harder to find then 
Bendix (self adjusters have cables) drums. The worst to find parts for 
are the Wagner drums used on the back of factory disc brake cars from 
the mid 60's. Cost will also depend a lot on condition of the drums. If 
they need replaced, they run anywhere from $50 to $150 depending on what 
you have. You can likely get shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware for 
$250 or so for all four wheels.

I took a look at Advance's web site and they say you have 9" Wagner 
drums all around (they also have a bunch of Bendix parts mixed in which 
will not work). Those are more difficult to find parts for. Take a look 
at http://www.mattsoldcars.com/1967american/brakeordeal.shtml for some 
parts sources. One place I didn't put on that page is Kennedy American. 
I bought self-adjuster kits from them.

Matt
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mhaas@xxxxxxx
Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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