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Joes55Belvedere

Posted 2010-07-30 8:47 PM (#234984)
Subject: Wire Wheels and disc brake conversions

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My fatherinlaw has a 55 Chrysler . He would like to install disc brakes. He has 15 inch wire wheels. Does anyone know if this will work with his wheels. Thanks

jagster

Posted 2010-08-07 6:54 PM (#236041 - in reply to #234984)
Subject: RE: Wire Wheels and disc brake conversions

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That is one I am going to tackle,and I don't look forward to it at all. But, here goes: the calipers on disc brakes will have to clear the wheel, and the folks that offer the disc swap will know how much room you need and if the wire wheels will still work without interfering. On my 57, I may have to have wires made up in 16 or 17inch configuration, but I just love the look of these cars with wires. Check with the aftermarket folks like Masterpower and AAJ brakes. They are always in the Mopar magazines. Good luck. ron

imopar380

Posted 2010-08-08 6:14 PM (#236137 - in reply to #234984)
Subject: Re: Wire Wheels and disc brake conversions

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I have the reproduction wire wheels on my 60 Saratoga, along with an AAJ Disk Brake conversion kit, and there was no problems of clearance. The wires are 15" rims.

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