Re: Kanter disc brake conversion

Posted by HH56 On 2020/8/27 16:28:40

If you have the stock drums and are handy and know what to look for in the way of collateral wear or corrosion damage in the casting and piston the rebuild kits which consist of mostly rubber parts are not expensive and relatively easy to install.

If you have limited skills as it sounds like then rather than finding someone local perhaps having Ross (if he is willing) or Kanter rebuild yours would be the better way to go. It would take longer but I would stick with one of our Packard vendors rather than just go to anyone who advertises rebuilds for all makes and models.

For a quicker turnaround but more money plus an exchange of your old unit you could get an already rebuilt unit from Kanter or Max and just bolt it in.

With the mention of calipers it almost sounds like you have a standard Packard power brake booster running a disc conversion. I would check with the vendor of the disc system for their thoughts as to whether the stock Bendix Treadlevac such as Packard used is the best choice in supplying the volume of fluid and pressure needs required of a master running discs. Discs take more volume and pressure than drums so my concern would be how far down does the pedal go for a stop and if the vacuum disappears will you be able to stop the car without the assist.