Pages 30–38 (9 pages)

Brakes

From the 1933 Chrysler Imperial CQ Instruction Book

Chrysler hydraulic four-wheel brakes with the vacuum power brake cylinder. It describes how the system works and self-equalizes, brake fluid and the emergency castor-oil substitute, the compensating master cylinder, wheel cylinders, bleeding the lines, finding leaks, setting the vacuum power brake, cleaning its air strainer, cam adjustment of the shoes, refacing with .006/.012 in. clearances, and the transmission-mounted hand brake.

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What this section covers

  • Hydraulic system operation
  • Master cylinder and reservoir
  • Bleeding the lines
  • Vacuum power brake adjustment and air strainer
  • Wheel brake cam adjustment
  • Refacing brakes and anchor bolt setting
  • Hand brake adjustment
Year
1933
Make
Chrysler
Vehicle
Imperial, Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Chrysler Imperial Eight (Code CQ): sedan, rumble-seat coupe and convertible coupe
Pages
118

What’s inside

Operation and care

  1. License Data and ContentsCover, license data (serial number locations, 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. bore and stroke, 33.80 N.A.C.C. horsepower, shipping weights, key rules), table of contents, index to illustrations and Chrysler's message to owners.pp. 1–8
  2. Operation and Carepp. 9–18

Adjustment and repair operations

  1. Front Axlepp. 19–24
  2. Rear Axlepp. 25–29
  3. Brakespp. 30–38
  4. Clutch (Automatic Control)pp. 39–46
  5. Cooling Systempp. 47–50
  6. Electrical Systempp. 51–62
  7. Lubrication ChartCenter-insert chassis lubrication chart for the Imperial Eight (Code CQ), showing each lubrication point with its lubricant and interval. The scan of the chart is hard to read.pp. 63–64
  8. Enginepp. 65–78
  9. Engine LubricationOil grades by season and garage conditions, the pressure lubrication circuit, normal 30–40 lb. oil pressure and relief valve adjustment, oil filter checks, why crankcase oil dilutes, draining and cleaning the oil pan and screen.pp. 79–81
  10. Fuel Systempp. 82–85
  11. Shock Absorbers and SpringsInertia-type shock absorbers and semi-elliptic springs in rubber mountings with Oilite bushings and inserts, spring bolt and cushion adjustment, and spring clip tightening.pp. 86–86
  12. Steering Gearpp. 87–91
  13. Transmissionpp. 92–95
  14. Transmission, Free Wheeling and Rear Axle LubricantsSeasonal free wheeling lubricant numbers for the transmission, low-temperature blends with motor oil or kerosene, and rear axle lubricant grades.pp. 96–97
  15. TiresTire pressures (40 lb. front, 35 lb. rear) and removing and installing tires on drop-center rims with tire irons (Figs. 25–28).pp. 98–99
  16. Universal Joints, Propeller Shaft and WheelsTrunnion and roller bearing universal joints and propeller shaft (Fig. 29), front wheel bearing adjustment, wheel balance and valve stem placement, and removing and fitting the demountable wood wheels.pp. 100–102

Reference and specifications

  1. Corrective MeasuresTroubleshooting lists for an engine that fails to start, stops, misses, loses power, lacks compression, pops back through the carburetor, overheats or knocks.pp. 103–104
  2. ToolsThe tool kit supplied with the car, from wheel wrench and jack to tappet wrench and high-pressure lubricant gun.pp. 105–105
  3. Standards of Adjustmentpp. 106–111
  4. Detailed Specificationspp. 112–115
  5. Genuine Parts, Ordering Parts and WarrantyChrysler Motors Parts Corporation genuine parts, ordering and returning parts, and the N.A.C.C. uniform 90-day or 4,000-mile warranty.pp. 116–118

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