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Are there any mobile mechanics in the Los Angeles area specializing in pre-war Packards? Or just specializing in pre-war brakes in general?

After a long break, I took my 1930 745 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton out of the garage and got ready for a ride. When coasting down my downhill driveway, I could barely stop the car before I hit the street. Part of this may be due to some deconditioning in my knee and leg strength from surgeries, but I want to think my brakes need adjustment. They were adjusted about 13 years ago as part of a complete once-over by Custom Auto Service in Santa Ana, CA. I haven't put more than 1,000 miles on it since, but it feels like I should have better stopping capacity.
In reading the service manuals, and with reduced flexibility, I'm in over my head trying to adjust the brakes myself. Are there any mobile mechanics out there in the Glendale, CA/Los Angeles area?

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Why not check the place that did it last time? Maybe someone would be willing to come out especially because it’s not urgent.

Cable brakes?

Might be the vacuum assist..if it came with it.

I thought 37 is when Packard came out with hydraulic brakes

Or put it on a flatbed and deliver it to Custom Auto.

Pretty Ride
Make sure that who ever does it has the ability to cut the shoes to match the drums. This made all the difference in my brakes. Still stops like a loaded truck, but it stops
Good luck with that pretty car
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No hydraulics - purely mechanical.