Re: Successful Packard Hunt

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2012/10/8 11:26:42

HH,

You might have made my day, and also my mechanics. We were just discussing whether to have the part ready or to go ahead and have a look first.

No one else mentioned possibility that hose was disconnected. The mechanic might not even have checked it, as he was very busy scooping the "jelly" in the MC and cleaning it out. Yes, the brake fluid had become jellied.

I think that is a good rule of thumb for anyone about to drive one of these cars that is an unknown condition: Get the plug out of the MC and inspect for the condition (or presence) of good brake fluid!

Of all things, though, why did Packard make it almost impossible to access the plug on the MC? I'm so impressed with the ease of working on this car, but they made a hugely important part of routine maintenance inaccessible to the common owner.