SECTION 9-A STANDARD BRAKES 9-1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1958 Buick Brakes Specifications 9-2 GENERAL INFORMATION Except for the changes described below for this section, the 1958 brakes remain the same as in 1957. Brake Linings All series will have a brake lining area of 183.5 sq. inches, which is an increase of 7.7 [...]
BRAKE CHANGES Series 40 The 1953 Series 40 will have the same brake specifications and dimensions as the 1952 Series 40. However, all series are now equipped with the new orange-colored brake shoe lining. This lining was started in production on all late 1952 production. Tests have proven this lining to be the best available. [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 9-A MANUAL BRAKES 9-1 GENERAL INFORMATION Location Both manual and power brake pedals are suspended from a new bracket located under the instrument panel. The master cylinder location has been moved from the toe-board and placed at the left ventilation air duct cover assembly. The residual check valve is built into both manual and [...]
STANDARD HYDRAULIC BRAKES (ALL SERIES) The standard Hydraulic Brake system remains the same except for the location of the hydraulic master cylinder and the redesigned brake pedal and splash seal. The hydraulic master cylinder is now mounted on the left side of the frame adjacent to the rear transmission support. From a service standpoint the [...]