SECTION 9-A 1956 BUICK STANDARD BRAKES 9-1 GENERAL INFORMATION Suspended Pedals Both hydraulic and power brake pedals are suspended from a bracket located on the dash panel under the instrument panel. This type pedal suspension permits relocation of the master and power brake cylinders. Relocation of these units results in better sealing of the body, [...]
1953 POWER BRAKE UNIT REWORK SPECIAL SERVICE LETTER NO. 137 (REPRINT) Several very important improvements have been made in the 1954 Power Brake cylinder assemblies which we wish to incorporate in all 1953 Power Brake equipped cars, regardless of mileage, age or owner ship on a campaign basis. To incorporate these changes as quickly as [...]
The Description, Operation, and Service Procedures for the Standard Hydraulic Brakes remain unchanged from 1954, however the Power Brake Cylinder is completely new for 1955. The New Power Brake Cylinder assembly is an air-suspended unit which means that atmospheric pressure is present on both sides of the Power Cylinder Piston when the brakes are in [...]