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1950 Buick Brake Replacement and Repair

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SECTION 8-D 1950 BUICK BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 8-16 REPLACE OR RELINE BRAKE SHOES The most satisfactory method of replacing brake lining is to install new shoe and lining assemblies. This insures brake shoes that are not distorted through use, and linings properly riveted to shoes and ground to correct radius by accurate factory [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Brake Service

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SECTION 8-C 1950 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 8-8 FILLING 1950 BUICK BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER The fluid level must be maintained at 1/2" to 1" below top of master cylinder filler opening at all times. Low fluid level in master cylinder reservoir may permit air to be pumped into the brake pipes and wheel [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Brake Trouble Diagnosis

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SECTION 8-B 1950 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 8-5 TESTING BRAKES 1950 Buick brakes must be tested on dry, clean, reasonably smooth and level roadway. A true test of brake performance cannot be made if roadway is wet or greasy, or is covered with loose dirt so that all tires do not grip road equally. A [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Brake Specifications

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SECTION 8-A 1950 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 8-1 1950 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS 1950 Buick Brake Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Steering Gear and Tie Rods

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GROUP 7 - 1950 BUICK STEERING GEAR AND TIE RODS 7-1 1950 BUICK STEERING GEAR AND TIE ROD SPECIFICATIONS 1950 Buick Steering Gear Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Wheel Alignment and Balance

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SECTION 6-D 1950 BUICK WHEEL BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT 6-26 1950 BUICK WHEEL AND TIRE BALANCE 1950 Buick wheel and tire balance is the equal distribution of the weight of the wheel and tire assembly around the axis of rotation. Wheel unbalance is the principal cause of tramp and general car shake and roughness, and contributes [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Chassis Suspension Repair

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SECTION 6-C 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION REPAIR OPERATIONS 6-13 REPLACE AND ADJUST STABILIZER LINK GROMMETS The construction of the stabilizer links is clearly shown in figure 6-15. 1950 Buick Front Stabilizer Link-Sectional View To disassemble, remove nut from lower end of the link rod, then remove rod, spacer, retainers, and grommets. When new, [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Chassis Suspension Trouble Diagnosis

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SECTION 6-B 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-9 1950 BUICK ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR General Operating Conditions Assuming that there is no misalignment condition to cause unnatural wear, the life of tires depends largely upon car operating conditions and driving habits. Tires wear at a much faster rate in some localities than in others because [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Chassis Suspension Specifications

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SECTION 6-A 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 6-1 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS       1950 Buick Chassis Suspension Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce [...]

2014 2014/11

1950 Buick Rear Axle Removal and Disassembly

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SECTION 5-C 1950 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 5-7 1950 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION When to Remove Rear Axle Assembly The 1950 Buick rear axle assembly should be removed from the car before overhaul if there is external indication of damage to rear axle or third member housings or strut rods, or [...]

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