Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by gone1951 On 2008/12/18 13:11:47

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I too wonder about the gaskets. They don't exist on any application I can remember. I see the gaskets in the exploded parts drawing you provided but in my opinion they are not really necessary. The seal on the inside of the break drum does the sealing.


Also who ever it was that mentioned the return springs I think is right. The spring on the primary shoe is always smaller/weaker than the spring on the secondary. Judging by your before picture the old springs look incorrect also. I'll bet that who ever did the last break job put the two primary springs on one side and the two secondary springs on the other.