Re: 51Packards....52 Packard 200 Deluxe!

Posted by BigKev On 2016/7/12 12:02:10

Properly adjusted, I've found my manual brakes on my '54 to have excellent stopping power. Sure, it takes a bit move pedal travel than my modern cars, but for sure not labored.

Just remember, they are not self adjusting brakes, so need to be adjusted perodically to take up the wear.

I just the Napa Professional brakes shoes. I think they cross references to some 70's trucks.

Also, my '54 has smaller drums than your '52 has. But I replaced everything in my brake system, expect that 3 way outlet block, since the lines were completely clogged with white powder/ rusty sludgey goo.