Re: Brake Upgrade

Posted by Peter Packard On 2008/1/12 4:52:14

G'day all, Welcome to 2008 and it is sooo good to be still above the ground and driving a Packard. I have just fitted a remote Power Booster (PV44) to my 38 Six, to lower the pedal pressure for my 110 lb wife, and it is a great improvement. The max input pressure is 450PSI and the max output pressure is 820 PSI. It mounts easily beside the original master cylinder (would be easier for LHD) and I shall post a few pics on it. The vacuum draw is from the carby to avoid any cylinder leaning. The boosters are around $A250 overhauled and the piping is pretty cheap ( around $A7 for two double flanges on your pipe with your fittings) I have not noticed that a proportioning valve is necessary at this time, but they are readily available at the local auto spares shop. I have still to fit the Ford discs to the 120 but hope to this year. Best regards Peter Toet