Section 8-A · Pages 237–243 (7 pages)

Brake Specifications, Description, Operation and Service Recommendations

From the 1948–1949 Buick Shop Manual

Year
1948, 1949
Make
Buick
Models
Series 40, 50 and 70: Models 41, 46-S, 51, 56-S, 56-C, 59, 71, 76-S, 76-C, 79 (Estate Wagons 59, 79)
Pages
511

Brake specifications, a description of the hydraulic service brakes, drums, master cylinder and parking brake, how the hydraulic system operates, and service recommendations, including brake shoe lining break-in.

What this section covers

  • Brake specifications
  • Description of brakes
  • Hydraulic service brake operation
  • Parking brake lever and cables
  • Service recommendations
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