justajeep
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Post by justajeep on Jun 12, 2012 20:22:37 GMT -4
I've been planning on doing this for a few years, and now that my '69 AMX needs brake work I'm finally doing it. I used the bolt on caliper brackets from an 88 MJ, 95 rotors (car has the same bolt pattern), and made brackets to that go on the 4 bolts holding on the spindle, between it and the knuckle.   Rotors fit prefect on the hubs. I'm using XJ flex lines, 90 XJ master, and have a XJ proportioning valve if I need it. I'll get pics of the brackets once I finish them up. (move this if you don't want it here Jan) |
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Enos
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Post by Enos on Jun 12, 2012 20:49:29 GMT -4
Jeep transmission, Jeep brakes....when will we see it on the trails?  Nice upgrade for the AMX!! |
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Post by justajeep on Jun 13, 2012 6:16:30 GMT -4
The caliper brackets have "AMC" on them. Great thing about using the Jeep parts is that all of it only cost about $100!  |
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Post by Creepy on Jun 13, 2012 7:46:26 GMT -4
Neat. So the MJ bolt-on caliper bracket bolts to an adapter that goes to the spindle bolts?
What was there before? floating rotors? odd for an old car. usually pressed studs.
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justajeep
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Post by justajeep on Jun 13, 2012 7:58:39 GMT -4
Backing plate for drum brakes was there before, though on the outside of the spindle (front track width will be 3/4 wider now). Old drums were a press fit on the hubs.
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Post by Creepy on Jun 13, 2012 8:20:35 GMT -4
oh, drums. quite the upgrade then.
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justajeep
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Post by justajeep on Jun 19, 2012 14:53:00 GMT -4
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Post by Creepy on Jun 19, 2012 16:01:08 GMT -4
That's pretty cool. $100 discs for an AMX, sweet!
You just make that up or see it on a forum?
Going to swap masters? Was it power brakes? Adding that too?
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justajeep
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Post by justajeep on Jun 19, 2012 17:47:30 GMT -4
I just made it up. I think it's cool that other than the brackets I made, it's still all AMC!
I used a '90 XJ master, just had to widen the mounting hole distance and it bolted right on the booster. Didn't even have to adjust the length of the rod.
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Post by Creepy on Jun 19, 2012 18:05:04 GMT -4
Ya, you get a lot of satisfaction just wingin' it! The AMC aspect is neat.
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justajeep
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Post by justajeep on Jul 11, 2012 20:02:32 GMT -4
I've had it for a couple drives, brakes work great. Had it over to JP for a polish, replaced the points with a Pertronics Ignitor, and today a new Holly carb. All ready to head to the Atlantic Nationals on Friday.
JP will post some pics when he gets time.
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Post by jptj on Jul 12, 2012 20:31:52 GMT -4
Here are some pics of the AMX freshly "fluffed" for the Monton Nats...    Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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Post by 4X4PLAY on Jul 13, 2012 13:26:21 GMT -4
Lookin' good!!
I just seen you guys drive by in Amherst an hour ago...Cindy and I were sitting in the old Burger King parking lot. Pretty cool little convoy you guys have!!
Have fun!!
Cheers!!
Jeff
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