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Hi all, It may appear to be a bit strange to reply to my own thread but, I felt that i should qualify my thread by stating that i have NOT tried to fit the Falcon discs yet. I was probably the first in Australia to fit a 35-38 gearbox top onto an R6 overdrive and make the system work, but that's a different topic. In reading the Brake responses it is pretty obvious that many people have tried and that I may encounter a big problem straight up. I would like to see a disc brake option for the Packards. Good luck guys. Peter Toet.

Has anyone spoken with Scarebird Classic Brakes, LLC (www.scarebird.com) to see if they can do anything? Their website makes it sound as if they're open to new projects. Their technique seems to be to find existing parts that fit - probably through comparison of bearing sizes.

-Dave

You might check out ABS Brakes new catalog, they list from 1948 -56 complete kits for around $600.00.

I think $600 is very reasonable with all new parts and all the brackets, for an "off-the-shelf" kit.

ABS is located pretty close to me also, and pretty well known. They also have a manual dual master cylinder with a frame mount bracket that might be just the trick to replace the single frame mounted master cylinder that the 51- 54 use.

They even have a mini-booster version of it. It's always nice to have options!

Here is the Packard section from their catalog. BTW those are part numbers, not prices.

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i have been very pleased with everything i have had from abs, they do some amazing things for such a small shop

Have you thought of using 1983 GM Eldorado rotors in the rear of the Packard Hub? The sheet metal drums can be removed. The matching caliper works and everything fits the senior wheel.

Jerry

Jerry,

Very interesting, which Packard axles/rears does that fit?

JERRY!! Be QUIET!! You're giving away all my secrets!!
(Oldsmobile Toronado of the '70s used the same arrangement too)

The rotor bolts on to the rear of the Packard hub. There isn't any modification to the spindle. The senior bolt circle can be used.I did not want to change the geometry of the front end. Most of the kits move the wheels out 3/8 to 15/16.

Sorry Turbopackman, I did not know this was supposed to be a secret.

Jerry

Perhaps I need a picture or something to understand what you are talking about. On the '54 once you remove the rear backing plate, all you have is the tapered axle, and the mounting flange on the axle housing. Is the '56 a different setup?