Re: [Amc-list] Found out why my '65 American was parked! (brake lines)

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Americans used both Wagner and Bendix master cylinders in 1967. They 
also used Wagner and Bendix brake systems (which doesn't impact the 
brake lines) but which master was used with which brake type doesn't 
seem to be connected.

Matt

Frank Swygert wrote:
> You are absolutely correct! I totally forgot about both issues, which 
> would need to be addressed if ordering lines. In 65 199 and 195.6 
> powered cars used Bendix, only the (somewhat rare) 232 powered cars used 
> Wagners (or at least that's what the TSM says -- we all know there were 
> exceptions!). I didn't think about the power brake issue either, but 
> those aren't exactly common on Americans either, and I don't think they 
> were available on the SC/Rambler (would just require changing the two 
> feed lines between junction block and MC though). All 69 Ramblers 
> (American/Rogue was just called "Rambler" in 69) used Bendix brakes, so 
> that info will help! The only 69 to use Wagners was the (AMC) Rebel six 
> cylinder sedan and hardtop built in Kenosha (Canadian models used 
> Bendix) ------------ Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:05:15 -0500 From: Matt 
> Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx> Frank Swygert wrote: <snip>
> 
>>> Just order lines for an SC/Rambler if they don't have your car listed. All the American/Rogue/SC lines are pretty much the same.
>>   
> </snip>
> 
> Yeah, but pretty much the same means doesn't work without modifications. 
> Using V8 rear brake lines on a six cylinder car isn't that big of a deal 
> since you only have to account for a half inch difference in wheel 
> cylinder height (9" vs 10" drums) but I can tell you from personal 
> experience that there is no way the engine compartment lines from a car 
> with a Bendix master cylinder will fit a car with a Wagner master 
> cylinder. Also, lines for power brake cars will not fit manual brake 
> cars. There are inches of difference.
> 

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