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mbwicz 
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 Topic: Caliper options for 4 pistonPosted: Nov/03/2019 at 7:49pm |
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I wanted to see what people have done for brake calipers. I'm working on a 70 AMX, and am wondering if its worth rebuilding the original calipers or buying the repops that are available from our AMC vendors.
This car will be a really nice driver, I'm not planning on any racing. I'm not going for a concours resto. The car came to me with single piston, vented calipers (looks like the 71 style). A buddy gave me a great deal on a 4 piston setup (at least I have a set of caliper/hub/rotor cores). I'm probably going to run aftermarket wheels, so you will see the calipers. I don't want to hear it from AMC 'Experts' that I've got the 'wrong brakes' when I go to a cruise or show. Let me know what you have experienced and what you would do if you were doing it again. I don't want to say money is no object, but i'm not afraid to spend another $200 to do it 'right'. Have fun, Mike |
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1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money.
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ramblinrev
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Posted: Nov/03/2019 at 8:13pm |
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I'd stay with the vented Kelsey Hayes brakes. They're better brakes, they're less likely to leak, and if you aren't doing a concours stock restoration, there's no need to listen to any complainers.
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1948kaiser
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Posted: Nov/04/2019 at 9:12am |
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are easier to rebuild
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a075923
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Amen, after all it's your car, make it what you want. |
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mbwicz
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Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 5:27am |
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Guys, thanks for the input.
I'm not sure that this car will be mine for life, that's why I'm asking for options with the 4 piston calipers. If I do look to sell it, that's when people pick a car apart. Not having a ram air cleaner pan is one thing, but having different brakes is another. Just look at almost any post here about a car listed on ebay or craigslist, people do not hesitate to point out all the 'wrong' things with a car when a guy is looking to sell. I've always liked the 2 seater AMX, and when it was time for me to get another project, that is what I chose. I'm anticipating enjoying the car and keeping it, but part of me isn't sure. |
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1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money.
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1948kaiser
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Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 5:40am |
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keep the parts so if someone buys and was to change it back to 4 piston let them have the misery of doing it. i had a 70 with the 4 and had problems getting them to seal. finally got a single one and went with that.
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a075923
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Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 7:07am |
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I bought 4 piston calipers from one of the vendors. No issues with them.
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ramblinrev
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Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 9:11pm |
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For the record, those Cardone "new" (though they are sold as rebuilt) calipers, appear to be out of stock on line. AMC vendors may have some in stock, but the $85 Rock Auto, or $87.99 Summit ones are not currently available. |
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62 American Convertible (still worth the $50 I spent in 1973!) AMCRC #513, AMO #384 70 AMX 360 4-speed (since 1981) |
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a075923
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Posted: Nov/05/2019 at 9:19pm |
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That's to bad........ |
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TX390AMX
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Posted: Nov/10/2019 at 8:11pm |
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Remember, Calipers Online will rebuild the 4 piston calipers with new, stainless steel piston bores. I have a set on one of my AMX's & according to the previous owner, no leaks in +/- 20 years. Not cheap, but they look original. That said, 2 of my other AMX's have late model single caliper brakes. They work just fine, but these cars will never be judged, just driven.
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