Re: Classic Disk Brakes

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2015/8/18 14:44:23

I don't quite agree with Owen_Dyneto (Dave) about the stock Packard brakes. On a Senior car like he has that has 2INx12IN drum brakes, they are probably OK. On a Clipper, I believe the drums are more narrow and somewhat smaller. That makes them inadequate in my opinion for a car that's about the same weight. Why Packard did that, I have no idea.

The real problem is the booster & M/C. At the very least, a SINGLE M/C (like BTV) is dangerous. For example, if a wheel cylinder leaks, then pretty soon one will have NO BRAKES AT ALL due to the fluid draining out. At least with a dual M/C, you'll have HALF your brakes.

Since disc brakes do not have wheel cylinders, you've eliminated that potential failure point too if you convert.

Craig

P.S. Nice looking Clipper!