Section 8 · Pages 159–182 (24 pages)

Brakes

From the 1962 Cadillac Shop Manual

Power-assisted hydraulic service brakes and the foot-operated, vacuum-released parking brake. Finned cast iron drums with extended flanges are used at all four wheels, and the power unit combines vacuum and hydraulic parts. Covers service, specifications, brake diagnosis and torque specifications.

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What this section covers

  • Finned cast iron brake drums
  • Power brake unit
  • Vacuum-released parking brake
  • Brake service and adjustment
  • Brake diagnosis
  • Specifications and torque
Year
1962
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial chassis
Publication
1098987
Pages
550

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–8
  2. 2Lubrication Service and Preventive Maintenancepp. 9–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–59
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 60–90
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 91–142
  7. 7Rear Axlepp. 143–158
  8. 8Brakespp. 159–182
  9. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 183–214
  10. 10Fuel and Exhaustpp. 215–246
  11. 11Engine Coolingpp. 247–256
  12. 12Electrical Systempp. 257–318
  13. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 319–326
  14. 14Accessoriespp. 327–408
  15. 15Instrument Panelpp. 409–418
  16. 16Bodypp. 419–534
  17. 17Appendixpp. 535–540
  18. Alphabetical Indexpp. 541–550

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