SECTION 9-D 1959 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1959 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM Wheel brake assemblies used in a power brake system are identical with those used in a regular brake system. The 1959 Buick power brake unit provides lighter pedal pressures due to vacuum assist. These lighter pedal pressures are obtained with reduced [...]
SECTION 9-D 1958 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1958 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM Wheel brake assemblies used in a 1958 Buick power brake system are identical with those used in a regular brake system. The 1958 Buick power brake unit provides lighter pedal pressures due to vacuum assist. These lighter pedal pressures are obtained [...]
SECTION 9-D 1957 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1957 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM Wheel brake assemblies used in a 1957 Buick power brake system are identical with those used in a regular brake system. The 1957 Buick power brake unit provides lighter pedal pressures due to vacuum assist. These lighter pedal pressures are obtained [...]
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-D 1954 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1954 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1954 Buick power brake mechanism are identical with the regular (foot powered) brake equipment, except that a high pressure type of brake shoe lining is used. This lining is identified by its black colored edge. [...]
PEDAL RETURN SPRING CAMPAIGN 1957 Power Brake Following is a reprint of Special Service Letter - Dealer No. 211, dated May 8, 1957: In Special Service Letter - Dealer No. 209, dated April 26th, it was announced that the torsional power brake pedal return spring was being replaced by the extension type return spring. On [...]