Re: BRAKES: Easamatic Power Brakes aka Bendix Treadle-Vac--Change or Not??

Posted by Bill Pauley On 2019/8/6 19:11:22

Thanks for all the responses. I agree that trying to do a conversion from parts would be costly and Still be a liability in the event of any failure. The system used by Packard was used in several makes of cars at the time and was engineered by Packard and I assume along with Bendix Corp. I agree that ALL of the brake components need to be replaced and that the E (parking) brake cables be working and the rear brakes kept in tight adjustment. Previous owner replaced wheel cylinders, hoses and lines but did not touch the Bendix treadle vac or the attached Master cylinder. I go to car shows and cruise nights see this system many many times. Hope to find a good rebuilder in the Chicago Area. I will look at Kanter as well. I have restored a couple cars in the last 35 years but this one is the first one that with just a few mouse clicks I can find parts and great information from groups like this. ( It has been quite a while. I will be asking Transmission questions as well.