Section 5A · Pages 111–144 (34 pages)

Bendix Power Brake

From the 1962 Pontiac Chassis Service Manual

Year
1962
Models
Catalina (23), Star Chief (26), Bonneville (28), Grand Prix (29), Safari wagons
Publication
S-6204
Pages
592

Bendix power brake design and principles of operation in released, applying, holding and vacuum runout positions. It then covers removal of the master cylinder and power unit, disassembly of the vacuum power piston and master cylinder, inspection, assembly, installation and diagnosis, with the Delco-Moraine unit.

What this section covers

  • Power brake operation
  • Master cylinder removal
  • Vacuum power piston disassembly
  • Inspection and cleaning
  • Assembly and installation
  • Trouble diagnosis