Chrysler Hydraulic Four-Wheel Brakes

How the Lockheed hydraulic external-contracting brakes work and equalize, the supply tank on the dash and the castor oil and alcohol brake liquid, band adjustment to .010–.015 in. drum clearance, taking up pedal travel with the supply tank pump, relining with matched material, bleeding the lines at each wheel cylinder, finding leaks and relieving liquid expansion in hot weather. Includes the brake system layout and band adjustment figures.

What this section covers

• Hydraulic brake operation
• Brake liquid and supply tank
• Band clearance adjustment
• Relining brakes
• Bleeding the lines
• Leaks and liquid expansion