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WHEN TO RELINE BRAKES-New brake linings are
'
usually
necessary after two or three
adjustments
.
Inspection of the lining after a brake drum has been
remov
ed is the
only way to tell when a brake reline is
necessary.
You can save by
asking your service man to inspect the brake shoes at the third adjust-
ment, so you can see for yourself if relining is necessary.
When
it
is necessary to reline your brakes, have Pontiac Factory
Engineered Brake Shoe sets installed to make sure you receive linings
engineered for your
car.
OTHER BRAKE SERVICE-As a general rule. the only brake
service you will need will be brake adjustments and relining at high
mileages.
However, if you notice anything unusual about your brakes
(squeaks, grabbiness, springy pedal, pulling to one side or one tire
sliding ahead of the others when brakes are applied), it's a good
safety precaution to take your car to a Pontiac service station
immediately and locate the
cause.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR BRAKES-Here are a few
suggestions to give you safe brakes at a minimum of expense:
1. New, unseasoned brake linings require moderate usage to develop
the smooth surface which gives the longest brake
life.
Avoid high
speed or unnecessarily frequent brake
applic~tions
for the first
few hundred
miles.
2. In mountainous
country,
use a lower gear going downhill. This
allows the engine to do part of the braking and saves
y
our
brakes.
On Hydra-Matic equipped cars use the right hand DR position
or L
as
requi.~ed
.
3.
Have your brakes adjusted when you can push the brake pedal
within two inches of the floorboard. (One inch with power brakes.)
4.
If you want to get the maximum service out of your brake lining,
have the wheels removed and all dust and dirt blown out of the
drums and have the brake shoe
mechanisms
lubricated every time
the
brakes
are
adjusted.
It is poor economy to have brakes
adjusted without performing this simple extra
service.
Removing
the drums also permits examination of the brake lining.
5.
Leave Synchro-Mesh cars in gear until car is practically
stopped.
This lets
the engine do a good share of the
braking.'
6. Anticipate traffic stops so you can slow down gradually. Sudden
stops make your passengers uncomfortable and also wear brakes
out faster and decrease gas mileage and tire life.
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