Thanks Owen_Dyneto - you are the first to agree with me what the problem is - as the handbook quotes do the Major Brake Adjustment "if/when the anchor pin locations have been disturbed" - now how difficult can this be one wonders ?

Cheers Michael

Thursday 21st May saw the car jacked up - both front wheels off the ground then both wheels removed and both brake drums removed. Everything checked out okay we could not see anything wrong - drums and
wheels were put back and very minor adjustments made with the spoon tool. We then took her out on the road but testing showed no improvement and the pull to the right we agreed was dangerous. We returned to the garage and stripped everything down again but noticed that our severe braking had revealed wear on the top of the Primary (leading) shoe lining about 1.5" down across the width of the shoe - looking under the Secondary (trailing) shoe the bottom edge of that one was similarly worn - the wear was such that you could tell that only those two areas had in fact been touching the drum - obviously inadequate and making the braking and steering unsafe. So as it stands I can't use the car. Page 16-17 of the Service Manual (Section VI) CHASSIS mentions correct positioning of the anchor pin Cam being essential and if unsatisfactory results are encountered I.E correction of the fault is not obtained by minor brake adjustments then the anchor pin position should be changed - as anyone ever done this and if so how difficult is it to carry out ?

Best regards Michael

Thanks for your info. on the pulling brakes Owen_Dyneto all passed to my restorers who tomorrow (21/05/2015) are coming to the car to try to put things right as they should be.

I mentioned my starter - this is now converted to 12v and fitted and working - just got to get this blasted brake business sorted - will let you know.

Best regards Michael

Thanks Don - I'll make sure that the front end is checked out as well as everything else. I'm reasonably confident that the Restorers I'm using are competent but to be truthful the two previous Companies that worked on her were neither competent or honest, I think in reality I've paid three times for nearly everything I've had done on her. Well that's old cars for you !!!!

Best regards Michael

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Yup Mark - know that - all wheel cylinders and all hoses are new but she still is pulling to the right when braking hence my question about the "Brake Spoon" - by the way I now have one however I DO NOT HAVE the little rubber bungs for the brake spoon adjusting hole - have to dig out my Steele Rubber Catalogue - just done that, nope they are not in MY catalogue - anyone know size, shape etc. - photo of one would help. Lastly anyone know how important or not to have them ?

Michael

Thanks to you both for the info and photos - I'm looking forward to getting under and having a search for the rubber bungs !!

The car is pulling horribly to the right at the moment so hope to get that sorted.

You may recall the long saga I started about starters on the 22nd Series - well recently it happened again but luckily the very nice AA man got me going sufficient to get the car back to its storage and remove the starter.

It was then that I decided enough was enough and bit the bullet and sent it on its holidays down to London to be rewound to 12volts.

Unfortunately I have not yet had time enough to get the starter put back but once on ALL parts will be 12volt so I'm keeping my fingers (all of 'em) crossed. I'll keep you appraised of the results.

Once more many thanks Best regards Michael

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Hi

My car does not have a "Brake adjusting tool" can anyone please describe this item and how it is used.
I have seen photos of one but can't see on my car anywhere it could be placed to adjust the brakes.

Best regards Michael

Hi John

The rear telescopic hydraulic shocks are MonroeMatic Pt.No. 31094 and were supplied by Summerland Autosport.

Best regards and Good Luck with your Packard.

Michael

Hi Ernie

Way-Way back in time ALL new rubbers from Steele were installed inc. the trunk - also on the ramp it was obvious the bang was coming from the exhaust hitting the chassis member.

Thanks though always nice to have a new Member to chat with - Best regards Michael

Hi Owen_Dyneto The oil we put in was SAE 10 - will update when eventually we get the opportunity weather-wise to do a trial run.

Best regards Michael