Re: Packard front brakes - 3 shoe Bendix

Posted by Phillip Weeks On 2015/12/7 4:46:49

Thanks Mal, I have bought the book off E bay. Hopefully it will be useful.
David - the brake linkages are all in good order. I had to get some parts remade. The dust covers were bought from the states and when the retaining spring is released there is a brass cover under the outer steel cover. This looks strange in the photo but it has a layer of grease on it.

Strangely since I have had the hubs off and checked the brakes the car has started to shudder if some uneven road surface is encountered.

It excites a resonance that is only stopped by slowing down. There was some previous shudder but not as severe.
It was so bad that one of the bonnet clips broke off and was lost!

There is a small amount of play in the steering box that needs to be adjusted out, as well as ensuring the wheel bearing clearance is correct.

I checked the toe in and it is about 1/8". The book says that is the right amount with "balloon" tyres.

Would it be sufficient for modern reproduction tyres?