Re: [Amc-list] 11" drum brakes...

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One word for Ford 11" drum brakes
HEAVY.
Hot Rod did a rear hp drag comparison, IIRC, they weighed about 75 lbs.
Yeah, I think the $349 is for a pair.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
" I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> Here's a novel idea for big brakes for a vintage Rambler (or other 
> car)... 11" Strange drum brake kits. They come in a Ford bolt pattern 
> (might be, not sure, 4.5x5). A "kit" is $349 or less. If that's two 
> wheels it's a good price for big brakes. Meant for rears, for front just 
> drop the parking bits.
> 
> Just a perverse idea to make a car different but still brake good. On a 
> little American or Gremlin etc they'd outperform AMC factory discs!
> 
> PS: Only one day of heavy rain so far, but on that day, the drilled 9" 
> front drums seemed to completely solve the wet-drum problem. I'll wait 
> for a good soaking drive before I post back.
> 
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