[Amc-list] More Brake Questions

["John Eckersley" <john.eckersley@xxxxxxxxx>]

 Hey Jim

I'm currently changing the old bendix front disk brakes to the later single
piston ones on my '68 Rebel SST convertible.  I have had a problem with the
flexible brake lines in that they foul the upright part of the trunnion
(it's been mentioned on the list, with a very comprehensive reply from Frank
S - for which I was most grateful.  From what I've learnt about the other
setups, I understood that your setup should be a straight bolt-on and so I
think you should be able to get the correct brake hoses to just bolt right
on - it sounds like you have the wrong ones.  Also, on the diagram I have,
the hose exits pointing upwards, not down towards the road - do you maybe
need to swap the caplier sides over?

BTW - Doug at APD has been a star on my issue, he's found some lines which
should fit and is exchanging them for me.  Maybe you could give him a call
and see if he can hook you up with what you need?



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> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:28:01 -0400
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> First of all I want to thank you all for the advice on the proportioning
> valve.?? Bear with me.? I took on a restoration project over 10 years ago
> (with this AMX), bought lots of parts and then due to a?job transfer my
> project has sat for about 9 years.? To make matters worse, I bit off more
> than I could chew in the first place (not being a mechanic).? I have
> everything I need for this power front disc brake setup.? I recently
> purchased new brake lines from classic tube.? I have the rotors, spindles,
> calipers etc. on the front end.? I went to install the front brake line into
> the caliper and found it to be too small for the caliper.? I looked through
> my notes, receipts etc. and see that I did not have the bendex setup, but
> the kelsey hayes which came from a 73 AMX.? The calipers fit just fine but
> the inlet where the brake line enters is in a different location (not on the
> side of the caliper facing the engine compartment, but on the bottom, facing
> the ground).? Also I believe
> the inlet to the caliper iteslf is 1/4 while the line connector is 3/8.? I
> went to an auto parts store and it was suggested I use a brass connector
> (elbow) with 1/4 to go into the caliper and step down to 3/8 into the brake
> line.? That would seem to be easiest, but will it work?? Any suggestions??
> Did I confuse everybody?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
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