One of the front calipers on my 300C got loose a few months after the
conversion. There was a noise that
gave it away before it could fall off. I couldn't tell if it was my fault or
the fasteners. At the time the AAJ kit caliper
bolts came with nuts that had plastic inserts and an interference fit. I'm
clueless on how those are rated but wasn't comfortable with how easily they
turned. I changed to hi-grade standard nuts and lock washers. No problems
since.
Jim Krausmann
Detroit
From: "Walter E. Landry" <walter.landry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To:
L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:56:50
PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Problem wih Disc Brakes From a
Conversion
Hello,
Had a problem this
weekend with the disc brakes on my 56 DeSoto Firedome. The Drivers side rear
caliper broke loose and jammed into the rim and I could not move. I had the car
towed home Saturday night. Took it apart and found that it looks like a or some
bolts loosened and the unit broke free. I have had the conversion kit in since
may be 2005. Periodically checked everything but probably not the last year or
two since I have used the car so little. Some of the lock washers look like they
have spread and separated. The corresponding bolt on the passenger side is
loose with some wear on the threads.
I am not sure the cause
but will call AAJ tomorrow or email and look to buy some new plates, spacers and
bolts. I will examine all wheels and replace all the bolts to be
sure.
Has anyone had problems
that I should look out for with regular examinations or maintenance?
Did I miss something that
I should be doing?
Thanks.
Walter E.
Landry
56 DeSoto
Firedome
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