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Blindman
AMC Apprentice Joined: Oct/08/2018 Location: Monett Mo. Status: Offline Points: 149 |
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Posted: Oct/08/2018 at 8:53am |
Hello everyone! NG here. own a 1969 AMX....... so,,, how hot are your brakes getting at normal use? Mine seem to be unsually hot. I have replaced or rebuilt the entire system,adjusted and re-adjusted.... I use the hands on method for temp evaluation. thanks
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304-dude
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/29/2008 Location: Central Illinoi Status: Offline Points: 9081 |
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Breaks can be 300°F on up depending on average use with slotted or open spoke wheels. I bet 100 more in steel wheel setup. I would not attempt touching breaks until a good 1/2 hour or more of non use.
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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Blindman
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thanks for the info...... been working on the for awhile now. i carry a fire ext with me,,,just in case
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304-dude
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Ha! 300° won't catch you on fire, a light wisp of smoke from your finger tips being scorched... until 500° is reached you may see some smoke if you have tattered oily rags against your brakes. Under heavy racing conditions 1500° + is common and can get glowing red. A wonderful warning sign to keep your cloths from bursting into flame. |
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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Blindman
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I figured the car is worth more than my fingers.....
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