Pages 87–94 (8 pages)

Brakes

From the 1957 Buick Product Service Bulletins

The power brake pedal return spring campaign, the shorter front brake hose for some models, power brake removal, installation, pedal height and testing for Moraine and Bendix units, the drum diameter change, brake bleeding, the brake pedal linkage change, stop light switch leaks and the switch to Motor Wheel front drums, with serial numbers by assembly plant.

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What this section covers

  • Pedal return spring campaign
  • Front brake hose change
  • Power brake service and testing
  • Brake drum specification change
  • Brake pedal linkage change
  • Motor Wheel brake drums
Year
1957
Make
Buick
Models
Special Series 40, Super Series 50, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70
Publication
BPS 2.415–2.430
Pages
162

What’s inside

Bulletins by subject

  1. Title Page and Subject IndexTitle page for BPS 2.415–2.430, abridged edition, ©1958, followed by the 1957 subject index listing every article under its group. The index gives no page numbers.pp. 1–7
  2. General InformationLift adapters for the 1957 frame, which is about ten inches wider than in 1956, the AFA form change, a revised engine oil viscosity chart, the 1957 model list by series and the general specifications (wheelbase, tread, length and overhangs).pp. 8–9
  3. Enginepp. 10–24
  4. Engine Fuel and Exhaustpp. 25–46
  5. Clutch and Transmissionpp. 47–58
  6. Rear AxleThe 1957 odometer gear table by axle ratio and tire size, axle shaft lubrication, U-joint alignment, the front propeller shaft rubber ring, Saginaw and Spicer rear shaft grease fixes and the new rear axle oil level.pp. 59–61
  7. Chassis Suspensionpp. 62–79
  8. Steeringpp. 80–86
  9. Brakespp. 87–94
  10. Electrical Systempp. 95–101
  11. Accessoriespp. 102–106
  12. Air Conditioningpp. 107–113
  13. Bodypp. 114–160
  14. Tools and MiscellaneousKent-Moore engine stand and adapter for the 1957 V-8, the Gas-Per-Mile gauge, inspection of lifting equipment, the J-6525 axle shaft bearing puller and Tune-Care test specifications for 1953–1957 engines.pp. 161–162