Section 8 · Pages 166–192 (27 pages)

Power Brakes

From the 1963 Cadillac Shop Manual

Vacuum-suspended power-assist brakes with split hydraulic system, using either a Bendix or a Delco Moraine unit. Covers brake shoe adjustment and relining, drum machining, bleeding, wheel cylinders, hoses, parking brake, overhaul of both power units and master cylinders, system testing, a diagnosis chart, specifications and special tools.

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What this section covers

  • Bendix and Delco Moraine power brake units
  • Manual brake shoe adjustment
  • Relining brakes and drum machining
  • Bleeding and hose service
  • Master cylinder overhaul
  • Parking brake adjustment
  • Brake system testing
  • Diagnosis chart and specifications
Year
1963
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1099022
Pages
609

What’s inside

Chassis, engine and electrical

  1. 1General InformationUnit identification number locations (engine, Hydra-Matic, differential carrier, compressor, radio, Guide-Matic and cruise control), the foreword and manual arrangement, and the general description and specifications table of body styles with style numbers, wheelbase, length and width.pp. 3–5
  2. 2Lubrication Service and Preventive Maintenancepp. 6–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–59
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 60–93
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 94–149
  7. 7Propeller Shaft and Rear Axlepp. 150–165
  8. 8Power Brakespp. 166–192
  9. 9Engine, Mechanicalpp. 193–235
  10. 10Engine, Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine, Coolingpp. 272–280
  12. 12Electrical System, Including Radio, Cruise Control and Guide-Maticpp. 281–381
  13. 13Heating and Air Conditioningpp. 382–449
  14. 14Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 450–459
  15. 15Instrument Panelpp. 460–469

Body

  1. 16Bodypp. 470–597

Index

  1. Alphabetical Indexpp. 598–609

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