SECTION 9-D 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1956 Buick power brake mechanism are identical with the regular brake equipment, except that a high pressure type of brake shoe lining is used. The 1956 Buick power brake unit consists of an air [...]
SECTION 9-C 1954 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1954 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1954 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The 1954 Buick brake master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. It must not be overfilled, however, as expansion due [...]
SECTION 8-D 1952 BUICK BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 8-16 REPLACE OR RELINE 1952 BUICK BRAKE SHOES Matched Replacement Linings The most satisfactory method of replacing 1952 Buick 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 [...]
SECTION 4-E 1952 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4-27 1952 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL Raise right side of hood and remove bell housing dowel bolt located to rear of cranking motor solenoid, using a suitable offset brass drift. This bolt cannot be removed from under the car. Hoist front and rear of car [...]