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GENERAL CARS
If adjustment of nuts "C" is not sufficient, a more complete adjustment
should be made as follows:
Loosen each locking screw "E", Fig. 29, and screw the stop screws "G"
away from the brake band. Observe the clearance between those parts of the
brake lining nearest each hexagonal headed screw "A" and the brake drum.
This clearance should be .025 of an inch. If the clearance is not correct adjust
the screw "A" until it is. The screw "A" is kept from turning of its own accord
by a lock washer which turns with the screw and locks every haK-tura. It
must accordingly be turned a half-turn at a time.
Loosen the locking nut "T" and adjust the nut "B" on each yoke bolt so
that there is a uniform clearance of .025 of an inch between the lower part of
the brake lining and the brake drum. To decrease the clearance between the
brake lining and the drum the nut "B" should be turned clock-wise (looking
down). Tighten the nut "T" after completing the adjustment of the nut "B".
Adjust the nut "C" and the stop screws "G" so that there is a uniform
clearance of .025 of an inch between the upper part of the brake lining and
the drum. Tighten the locking screws "E" when the stop screws "G" have
been adjusted.
Since the brakes are designed so that the greater proportion of the braking
load is taken by the rear wheel brakes, the rear wheel foot brakes can be
adjusted several times before it is necessary to make any adjustment of the
front wheel brakes. In any event the car should be taken to a Cadillac distri-
butor or dealer and the front wheel brakes adjusted before the limit of
adjustment for the rear wheel foot brakes has been reached.
All joints in the brake connections should be oiled at regular intervals.
The brakes should also be tested occasionally to be sure that they are in
serviceable condition. When the brake band linings have worn so that
further adjustment is impossible they can be renewed.
SNUBBERS
The spring rebound snubbers, of which there are four, one for each of the
front and rear side springs, should be readjusted at the end of the first 1000
miles of travel. This is necessary on account of a slight settling of the springs
and firmer seating of the coils of the snubber belts. The snubbers should
also be lubricated every 5000 miles. Refer to a Cadillac distributor or
dealer regarding adjustment or lubrication of snubbers.
INDEX
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INDEX
Adjustments— Page
Bearings, Front Wheel 65
Bearings, Rear Wheel 65
Bearings, Caution in Adjusting Wheel 66
Brakes, Rear External (foot) 67
Clutch Pedal Clearance 63
Spark Plugs 56
Anti-Freezing Solutions 23
Battery, Storage (see Storage Bat-
tery) 58
Bearings—
Front Wheel Bearings 65
Rear Wheel Bearings 65
Timken Bearings, Caution in Ad-
justing 66
Brakes—
Description of 66
Rear Wheel Foot Brakes, Adjust-
ment 67
Bulbs, Lamp 57
Carburetor 51
C l u t c h -
Description of 63
Lubrication of Release Ball Race... 39
Pedal Clearance 63
Clock 16
Coasting 14
Cold Weather Suggestions
Anti-Freezing Solutions 23
Oil, Frequent Changing of 24
Priming the Carburetor 21
Replace Engine Oil 33
Spark Lever, Position of 22
Starter Button, Use of 23
Strainers in Gasoline System 25
Storage of Car 47
Commutators, Motor Generator... 56
Condenser, Radiator 52
Cooling System— Page
Anti-Freezing Solutions 23
Cleaning Cooling System 54
Condenser, Radiator 52
Description of Cooling System 52
Draining Cooling System 54
Re-filling Cooling System 53
Curtains 16
Curtain Fasteners 16
Danger of Running Engine in
Closed Garage, Personal 52
Demountable Rims (see Rims) 18
Diagram, Lubrication 36
Don'ts for General Operation 14
Draining the Cooling System 54
Driving Suggestions 13
Electrical System—
Cigar Lighter 57
Exide Battery Depots 62
Generation of Current 55
Headlamps 13
Hydrometer Syringe 60
Ignition System 56
Portable Lamp 57
Spark Plugs 56
Storage Battery 58
E n g i n e -
Care of 5
Firing Order 26
Four Cycle, Principle of 25
Lubrication of Engine 32
Number, Engine 5
Operation of Engine 25
Starting Engine in Cold Weather... 21
Stopping Engine 13
Storage, Preparing for 47
Exide Battery Depots 62
Filling Cooling System 53
Filling Lubricating System 32
Finish, Care of 48
Foot Brakes on Rear Wheels, Ad-
justment of 67
Four Cycle Engine 25