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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 9/30/2006


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I've seen that you can do a disk front conversion using stock parts, but I'm looking to do a REALLY high horsepower setup in my '69 Rambler and want some sort of larger brake setup.  Is there a different rotor that has the right bearing and seal size for the Rambler spindle that I could then fab up my own caliper bracket?

Adam

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Adam,
I don't know if I would install the type of brake you are looking for on your stock spindles. The spindles are not high performance, especially if you have an American.
Installing a set up from an Ambassador would be more than a enough for heavy duty brakes. I do not know the specs of the rotors as you are asking.
AMX Enterprises in Colorado has a heavy duty brake set up. Look them up on the web and give him a call.
Kevin

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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