Re: [FWDLK] 60 Windsor disc brake conv

["Larry Haga" <moparlarry@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brendan,
Was your 60 Windsor equipped with power brakes or manual brakes. I have a
60 Desoto Adventurer I have been considering doing the same thing to but
wasn't sure if it would work. My car has power brakes and I was wondering
if you had to do anything special because of that.

Larry Haga
60 Desoto Adventurer
56 Plymouth Savoy

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> From: Brendan Sheehy <desoto@xxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] 60 Windsor disc brake conv
> Date: Sunday, June 14, 1998 12:21 AM
>
> Just finished converting the Windsor to front disc brakes.  I got
> spindles from a '78 Cordoba. They bolted right on in place of the
> originals.  The steering arms were shorter than the original and I am
> not sure if this will change the steering much. I had to adjust the
> toe.  I haven't checked any other adjustments (caster/camber) yet.  I
> took a short test drive and everything seemed normal.  I replaced the
> master with Mopar P5249271 and 4-hole to 2-hole adapter plate,
> P5249315.  I will test it further next weekend and see if I need a
> proportioning valve for the rears.
>
> Brendan