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 1955 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1955 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1955 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 on the front secondary shoes. This lining is identified [...]
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. [...]
SECTION 13-G 1952 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM 13-24 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF 1952 BUICK HYDRO-LECTRIC POWER SYSTEM The 1952 Buick Hydro-Lectric Power System is standard on Models 46C, 56C, 76C and 76R, and is optional equipment on Models 52 and 72R. This system provides power operation of the 1952 Buick folding top, 1952 Buick front seat, 1952 Buick door and [...]
GROUP 8 - 1953 BUICK BRAKES NOTE: For 1953 Buick brake information not listed above refer to Group 8 of the 1952 Buick Shop Manual. 8-1 CHANGES IN 1953 BUICK BRAKE MECHANISM The regular (foot powered) hydraulic 1953 Buick brake mechanism used as standard equipment on all 1953 models except Model 76 X (Skylark) is essentially the [...]
BRAKE SQUEAK CORRECTION Brake squeak complaints have been reported on 1956 cars, even though the drums and brake lining have been inspected and found to be in fair condition. Several corrections were tried, such as breaking all corners and roughing the lining surface, but they were to no avail, as the squeak re-occurred within a [...]
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, [...]