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1949 Delco Brakes Service Manual (Courtesy of Pat Gizz) |
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DELCO BRAKE SERVICE
MANUAL
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The brake equipment is one of the
most important units built into an automobile! It is designed to give a
maximum of dependable service with a minimum of maintenance
and repair throughout the life of the car. When properly serviced at
regular intervals, it will render the owner a definite assurance of a safe
smooth stop under all driving
conditions whether he is slowing down at a traffic signal or meeting a
sudden emergency. |
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Fig.
1—Complete Hydraulic Brake System (Typical) |
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No other part of the car is
called upon more frequently in daily driving to absorb as much stress and
high frictional heat as the various parts of the braking system when
bringing the car to a stop. While all of the assemblies and parts are
carefully designed and built to very close limits, frequent applications
of brakes over a long period of time will eventually result in the natural
wear of some of the working parts. Adjustments designed and built into the
system by the original manufacturer will compensate for a great deal of
this wear. However, after many miles of service, some parts replacements
may be necessary.
In the following pages you will
find a general description of the operation of the Delco Hydraulic Brake
system, and detailed service instructions covering the brake assembly and
its component parts. |
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