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6.
Anticipate traffic stops so you can slow down gradually. Sudden
stops make your passengers uncomfortable and also wear brakes
'
olit faster and decrease gas mileage and tire
life.
7. Have the brake master cylinder checked visually for leaks at
each chassis lubrication.
8. Don't accept substitute brake fluid for refills. Use type of fluid
recommended on page 34. Fluid containing mineral oils will
ruin the braking system and result in expensive
repairs.
9.
Remember that cleanliness is extremely important to proper
brake
operation.
Pontiac service men realize this and are ex-
tremely careful to keep brake parts clean.
10.
Low tire pressures or unequal tire pressures will sometimes cause
brakes to work
unevenly.
Therefore, check tire pressures regularly.
STEERING GEAR
WHEN TO ADJUST THE STEERING GEAR-No specific mileage
can be set up for taking the play out of the steering gear. This will
vary with the conditions under which your car is operated. An ad-
justment should be made, however, whenever you have to turn the
wheel several inches before the front wheels turn or when the steering
seems loose when driving on dirt or' gravel roads.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT -Front suspension, with vertical
king pins and airplane type shock absorbers combined with link
parallelogram steering give your Pontiac good riding qualities with
easy steering and maximum driving
comfort.
While natural wear in steering linkage and front suspension parts
may cause misalignmtmt at high mileage, you can keep the need for
this service at a minimum by having your car lubricated at the
recommended
intervals.
Refer to page 29.
When to Have Front Wheel
Ali~ment
Checked-Whenever
you find that your car is losing its
" roadability"
or handling ease, and
it does not respond to chassis lubrication, it is advisable to have the
front wheel alignment
checked.
Your Pontiac service men will be
glad to do this at any time, using special equipment designed for this
purpose.
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