Re: Packard front brakes - 3 shoe Bendix

Posted by DavidM On 2015/12/15 0:34:51

Phil,

None of mine had wedges either in the original wreck or the finished car. I would think wedges were added in a "trial & error" attempt to correct a steering problem.

Once you have checked the wheel alignment that should tell you if wedges are needed and how they should be fitted.

However I believe the best solution is to correct any problems with the axles so that all angles are correct relative to the horizontal axle pads that supports the springs. Once that is done wedges would be unnecessary.

Removal of the front axle is not a small job but not particularly difficult.