'54 Clipper Brakes Different Than Specs

Posted by Steve Davis On 2010/1/27 9:32:47

My 1954 Clipper Super Touring Sedan #5462-5901 (Chassis #5411) appears to have brakes that are different than the specifications found in the 1954 Packard shop manual. A #5411 is supposed to have 11" drums front and rear with 2-1/2" wide shoes front and 2" wide shoes rear. My car, which has Easamatic, has 12" drums front and rear with a depth of 2" and the shoes front and rear measure 1-3/4" wide. Shoe length is 13" and 11-1/4". All equipment appears original and the car has low mileage. The rear shoes may even be original. I was wondering if anyone has come across this before or has any idea why the specs on my car differ from the manual. (I am doing a complete rebuild on everything to do with the brake system.) Thank you to all for any advice you might offer.