1954 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center
1954 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center
1954 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center
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SUPER-SAFE CADILLAC BRAKES<br />
<strong>Cadillac</strong>'s large brake drum and lining area helps the<br />
<strong>Cadillac</strong> driver to bring his car to a stop with minimum<br />
pedal pressure. In addition, <strong>Cadillac</strong> brakes are of the selfenergizing<br />
type. The two brake shoes are linked together<br />
at one end. Thus, as the first brake shoe is pressed against<br />
the revolving drum, the drum forces the first shoe to wedge<br />
the second shoe against the drum. This multiplies the force<br />
of the braking action while minimizing the amount of<br />
pressure required of the driver's foot on the brake pedal.<br />
NEW GROOVED LINING<br />
The remarkably sure, safe braking provided<br />
by <strong>Cadillac</strong>'s big 12-inch brake<br />
drums and exceptionally large lining<br />
area (greater than most competitive<br />
cars) has been improved even further<br />
in <strong>1954</strong>. A new lengthwise groove down<br />
the center of the primary lining provides<br />
better cooling for the lining and<br />
drum. As a result, hard usage of the<br />
brakes will not produce lining or drum<br />
overheating.
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