Thanks for the info.
I tried to order the rebuild kit from Kanter but they seem to believe that my problem will only be fixed by rebuilding both the MC and PB so there goes $280.

Since there's no leakage from the MC I'll check out the compensator valve when I get back from FL. I'll also keep my eyes open for that needle in the hay stack cylinder with a 5/8 to 11/16" piston

Thanks for the info

I'm not sure if I'm listing this in the right place or not. If not plz let me know where I should list these types of question.

First off I want to share how much I love this car already. Not to mention how many other people do too. With in five minutes of bring it home there was a neighbor that had to come over and take a picture of it and told me all about how there dad used to own one. I took it to the store down the block, after I fix the over heating issue (turns out that not only was the timing WAY off (16 deg instead of the 6 deg it should be) it had a bad thermostat too. I still cant go to far or fast for that matter, since there's some bake issues that still needs work) and as I was trying to leave I was stoped four time with questions of who made the clipper and how much the loved the lines.

Okay to the issue at hand. I have read a lot of the posts for the power brakes in these old Packards and I understand that some people do not like the single cylinder that they have. Although, I would like to keep this car as original as I can, I accept the fact that when it comes to this particular issue it might be best to customize. I would however like to give the old system one last chance to prove itself.

I've had MC go bad before in the past on my '65 plymouth which gave me the same result. Although bleeding the system might have help a little bit (very little) it seem the pressure bleeds away when steeping on the breaks. It doesn't happen all the time and some times I about crap my pants when pumping them barely works. Needless to say it will sit till I can fix this issue.

With that said, I'm not sure if the problem is in the power booster or in the hydraulics; I'm thinking it's the latter of the two. I plan on trying to find a place where I can get the parts to rebuild the MC but, I would like to have a back up plane just in case. If I have to mod I would like to make it as unnoticeable as possible. So I'm wondering has anyone found a good mod (with picture plz)that would fit in the original place with no need to cut.

I wanted to thank everyone that responded to my post. I was able to remove my rear hubs by renting a front wheel drive hub puller from AutoZone. It wasn't a perfect fit but it did the job.

Hello
I just bought my Packard and I have a few questions.

There's something wrong with the brakes (actually it sounds like one of them has lost a pad), I've checked the front one and they're good but I'm uncertain how to remove my rear drums. I'm not new to working on cars but I've never worked on something this old and do not want to mess anything up since parts are so hard to find.

This brings me to my next question ...parts... I've found a few sites but I have no idea which ones should be trusted. What sites do you suggest?

Is there are place online that I might be able to download a shop manual? I've checked this site but only found a parts manual, maybe I missed it.


Also is there a way I can trouble shoot my radio? It lights up when I turn it on but no sound comes out. I checked under the dash and the two tubes are working (well they light up atleast) but I have no idea what to make of the rest of this odd contraption.

I'm sure I'll have many more questions as time goes on but for now this is it.

Thank you for any help you can provide.