Pontiac 1955 Owner's Manual page 30

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.
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 31. 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, floating king pin bushings and airplane type shock absorb
ers combined with link parallelogram steering give your Pontiac good
riding qualities with easier steering and greater driving comfort.
While natural wear in steering linkage and front suspension parts
may cause misalignment 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 28.
When to Have Front Wheel Alignment Checked—Whenever
you find that your car is losing its "readability" 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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