Ron Schuman	1928 Packard brake linings	#1
Just can't stay away Joined: 2009/1/2 11:38 Last Login : 2012/10/18 14:52 From Mt., Clemens, Michigan Group: Registered Users Posts: 56	Help. Does anyone know what the thickness of the brake linings were in 1928? I just had mine relined, they used .250" thickness and my drums won't go on at the smallest adjustment, obviously wrong. They will re-do them but I need a spec. Posted on: 2011/11/7 18:44
	Ron

Owen_Dyneto	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#2
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 2024/12/15 16:36 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16703	Fifth Series? Small eight or big eight? Posted on: 2011/11/7 20:16

Ron Schuman	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#3
Just can't stay away Joined: 2009/1/2 11:38 Last Login : 2012/10/18 14:52 From Mt., Clemens, Michigan Group: Registered Users Posts: 56	Thanks for answering. 526 Sedan 6 cyl. Ron Posted on: 2011/11/7 21:39
	Ron

Owen_Dyneto	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#4
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 2024/12/15 16:36 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16703	I think I may have the specs for the lining. I'll try to take a look tomorrow. Posted on: 2011/11/7 21:47

Owen_Dyneto	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#5
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 2024/12/15 16:36 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16703	Data I have says 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th series all used 3/16 lining on all models. Didn't have any information specific to the 5th series, but doubt it would be any different. Use of 1/4" linings began with the 10th series. Posted on: 2011/11/8 9:23

Ron Schuman	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#6
Just can't stay away Joined: 2009/1/2 11:38 Last Login : 2012/10/18 14:52 From Mt., Clemens, Michigan Group: Registered Users Posts: 56	Thanks for the help! Ron Posted on: 2011/11/8 12:27
	Ron

Tim Cole	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#7
Home away from home Joined: 2007/10/28 9:49 Last Login : 2023/2/8 20:30 Group: Registered Users Posts: 2869	Dear RAS: Those linings sound like a good deal. You don't want to throw them away just because they need to be finished. What you need to do is find a brake builder who can grind the shoes to drum size. That will give you the best performance and they will center the way the manual says they should. What you will get are shoes matched to each drum. Posted on: 2011/11/8 17:52

tfee	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#8
Home away from home Joined: 2010/5/13 14:31 Last Login : 11/26 15:19 From Livonia, MI Group: Registered Users Posts: 272	Ron, who did you have do the linings? I'm getting ready to have mine done as well. Posted on: 2011/11/13 8:28

Ron Schuman	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#9
Just can't stay away Joined: 2009/1/2 11:38 Last Login : 2012/10/18 14:52 From Mt., Clemens, Michigan Group: Registered Users Posts: 56	American Clutch and Brake in Macomb Township, Mi. 23 mile road and Gratiot area. Have the phone number at the shop if you need it. Posted on: 2011/11/13 14:35
	Ron

tfee	Re: 1928 Packard brake linings	#10
Home away from home Joined: 2010/5/13 14:31 Last Login : 11/26 15:19 From Livonia, MI Group: Registered Users Posts: 272	Thanks Ron, I can find them from the name. Posted on: 2011/11/13 18:01