Re: [FWDLK] Problem wih Disc Brakes From a Conversion
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Re: [FWDLK] Problem wih Disc Brakes From a Conversion



I'm not very sure Nyloc nuts are a good idea on brakes. What happens when you use brakes? They get hot. What happens to plastic inserts in Nyloc nuts when they get hot? They get soft, and could loose their locking ability. I think I would feel more positive about grade 8 bolts, plain old steel lock washers, and Locktite on the threads.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500


On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Gary Pavlovich wrote:

 I was concerned about my fasteners with the Master Power Brake kit for the  rear and the AAJ kit for the front on my Plymouth so I used “lock-nuts” with  washers on the front brakes and am relying on the Nyloc nuts (nylon ring at the  end of the threads to secure nut) on the rear.  However, I have drawn a  line with a “white correction fluid marker” across the torqued nut and flange to  ascertain if there has been any movement since installation; this is a good  “check” at a glance if anything has loosened.
 
Gary Pavlovich
 
From: kraus300@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 7:08 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Problem wih Disc Brakes From a  Conversion
 
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

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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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