[Chrysler300] Re:disk brakes for 57's

["Wayne Graefen" <wgraefen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As the keeper of the '57 torch, every once in a while I must reply about inadequate brakes of the Chrysler Centerplane type.

1.  These brakes were fully adequate when new and are still adequate for modern traffic.

Now, after 50 years, we have virtually lost the machine shop ability to arc grind new linings to the size of the drums but there are still shops that do it.  This fitting of shoes to drum is one of two critical concerns with those brakes.  The second is that far too often, in the name of saving a few bucks, low quality shoe linings have been purchased and they simply don't grab.

Of course there are possible other factors including the installation of close but incorrect shoes, wheel cylinders and master cylinders down through the cars history.  There are also low quality brake hoses at parts houses and hobby suppliers again in the name of cost savings.  Some mechanics don't bother to properly adjust front wheel bearings even to equal their set from side to side.  And suspension wear is setting in lo these many miles.

I love disc brakes too as they are superior, but even they only work right when everything else is right.  AAJ sells a fine kit with good quality parts.  There are even better kits available for more money but some require a change to 15" wheels for caliper clearance.

Wayne G

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