Section 8 · Pages 174–201 (28 pages)

Brakes

From the 1961 Cadillac Shop Manual

Power-assisted hydraulic service brakes and a foot-operated parking brake acting on the rear shoes. Covers the self-adjusting mechanism, the Bendix and Delco Moraine power brake units, master cylinder, a condition, cause and remedy chart, brake diagnosis, specifications and torque values.

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What this section covers

  • Self-adjusting brake mechanism
  • Bendix power brake
  • Delco Moraine power brake
  • Master cylinder
  • Brake diagnosis
  • Specifications and torque values
Year
1961
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1098935
Pages
545

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 2Lubricationpp. 8–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–65
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 66–101
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 102–157
  7. 7Rear Axlepp. 158–173
  8. 8Brakespp. 174–201
  9. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 202–235
  10. 10Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine Coolingpp. 272–281
  12. 12Electrical Systempp. 282–343
  13. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 344–353
  14. 14Accessoriespp. 354–419
  15. 15Bodypp. 420–533
  16. 16Index and Reference Tablespp. 534–545