Cadillac 1937 LaSalle VVI Information page 153

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B R A K E S
Diagnosis Chart—(Cont'd)
Effect Cause
R e m e d y
Car Pulls to One Side
When Brakes Are
Applied.
Oily linings.
Install new linings or complete reconditioned shoes. Oily
linings cannot be cleaned and used again successfully.
Alsocorrectcondition which caused linings to become oily.
Brake shoes improperly adjusted.
This condition is evidenced by one wheel sliding before the
others. The car may also pull to one side or drift when
the brakes are applied with the front brakes improperly
adjusted. The brakes must be readjusted with approxi-
mately the same clearance at wheels as outlined in Note 2.
Dust shield loose on steering knuckle or
axle.
A loose dust shield will permit the brake assembly to shift
on the retaining bolts. Tighten dust shield and readjust
the shoes.
Different makes of lining used.
Different makes of lining have different braking efficiency.
Linings other than those specified by the factory may
cause a car to pull to one side when the brakes are applied.
Install new linings.
Tires not properly inflated.
Inflate tires to correct and uniform pressure.
Springy Pedal Action
Brake shoes improperly adjusted.
This condition is evidenced by one wheel sliding before the
others. T h e car may also pull to one side or drift when
the brakes are applied with the front brakes improperly
adjusted. The brakes must be readjusted with approxi-
mately the same clearance at all wheels as outlined in
Note 2.
Air in brake system.
Air in the brake system will cause a springy, rubbery action
of .the brake pedal. If a sufficient quantity of air is
present in the system, the brake pedal will go to the toe
board under normal pressure. A l l air in the brake system
must be expelled by bleeding as explained in Note 5.
Excessive Pedal Pres-
sure Necessary to
Stop Car
Brake shoes improperly adjusted.
This condition is evidenced by one wheel sliding before the
others. The car may also pull to one side or drift when
the brakes are applied with the front brakes improperly
adjusted. The brakes must be readjusted with approxi-
mately the same clearance at all wheels as outlined in
Note 2.
Incorrect linings used.
Install new linings or complete reconditioned shoes. Poor
grades of brake linings lose their gripping qualities after
a few thousand miles. As the frictional quality of the
lining decreases £he pressure on the brake pedal must
naturally be increased to get the equivalent stop.
Oily linings.
Install new linings or complete reconditioned shoes. Oily
linings cannot be cleaned and used again successfully.
Lining making only partial contact with
drum.
Grind off high spots on lining a'nd readjust brakes as neces-
sary.
Too Light Pedal Pres-
sure (Brake Action
Severe)
Brake shoes improperly adjusted.
This condition is evidenced by one wheel sliding before the
others. The car may also pull to one side or drift when
the brakes are applied with the front brakes improperly
adjusted. The brakes must be readjusted with approxi-
mately the same clearance at all wheels as outlined in
Note 2.
Dust shield loose on steering knuckle or
axle.
A loose dust shield will permit the brake assembly to shift
on'the retaining bolts. Tighten dust shield and readjust
the shoes.
Oily linings. Install new linings or complete reconditioned shoes. Oily
linings cannot be cleaned and used again successfully.