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It's more likely the low pedal means the shoes need adjustment. The further the brake shoes have to travel before reaching the drum, the further the pedal must be pushed for that contact to occur. So, sounds like you need to adjust the brake shoe clearances. Simple job.

I strongly suggest you attempt to determine what fluid type is currently in the system before you "top it off" with anything. What color is the current fluid? Silicone fluid is usually purple. Rub a little between your fingers and compare that to your DOT 4. As long as you'll be replacing wheel cyli...

Unless the entire hydraulic system has been flushed thoroughly with alcohol and dried, you must stick with a fluid compatible with what's in or was last in the system, and to do that you have to identify the prior/current fluid, usually done by color and odor. DOT 3 and DOT 4 are mutually compatible...

The OD engage/lockout control is a push/pull control with a white ivory knob protruding under the dash just to the right of the steering column. Your description of the fused relay on the firewall does sound like the R-11 OD relay which would be appropriate for a 23rd series car.

Badge? Are you referring to the block letter script "P A C K A R D"? I'm quite sure I've seen that in Joel Ray's (Patrician Industries) offerings.

Right: Rock Auto WC 18291, or NAPA UP 18291.
Left: Rock Auto WC 18290, or NAPA UP 18290.

Its an old reference and I can't personally verify it so I suggest you confirm before purchase.

Front? Rear? Left? Right?

Sorry, my Hollander doesn't cover cars that recent, hoping someone with a more recent Hollander will come along and answer your question. But have you checked with Kanter, last time I was in their facility I took note that that had a very substantial inventory of Packard brake drums.

Hi Christy: If you go back to the main page and click on "Reference" you'll find all the paint code information, as well as some paint chips. Be careful interpreting the chips, time hasn't been kind to the color preservation and electronic media all impose their own distortions. "E" is Ultramarine M...

Starting in the 21st Series and continuing into the 22nd Series Packard gradually switched head stud thread form from cut to rolled threads for the cylinder block end, and the two thread forms are NOT interchangeable. So check with the stud supplier that you are getting the appropriate thread form f...