1948-1952 Shop Service Manual - - Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club

BRAKES 15 - 15
Remedy -
1. Replace brake shoe return spring.
2. Readjust brake shoes to .015" clearance. See "Major
Brake Adjustment".
3. See "All Brakes Drag".
4. Adjust wheel bearings.
5. Remove dirt and flush out entire system with alcohol and
then refill with "Hudson Hydraulic Brake Fluid".
CAR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Cause -
1. Lining on one wheel grease soaked.
2. Brake shoes set incorrectly.
3. Brake backing plate loose on axle.
4. Brake linings have different friction qualities on
diferent shoes.
5. Improperly inflated tires.
6. Caster of front wheels is incorrect.
7. Loose wheel bearing.
8. Dirt in lining or drum scored.
Remedy
1. Oil or greased - soaked linings cannot b e saved by
washing or cleaning. Replace the linings with "Genuine
Hudson Lining".
2. The construction of the braking system will cause a slight
pull or drift to one side in cases where a brake shoe is set
too close on a front wheel. Adjust brake shoes as outlined
in "Major Brake Adjustment".
NOTE : A rear wheel brake that is set too close will not
cause this pull or drift, but will make one of the rear
wheels lock and slide before the other.
3. Loose backing plate will allow the brake assemblies to
shift on their locating bolts which determine the exact
centers and any shift causes an unequal brake efficiency.
Tighten backing plates and readjust shoes.
4. Different makes of brake linings are built to reach a
certain aim of the manufacturer and the mixing of two
different makes of linings on any of the wheels will very
possibly give what is known as "Hard Pedal Action" on
another shoe and these shoes may be on one wheel or
different wheels.
Genuine Hudson Lining sets are supplied in a package
together with rivets. The primary shoe lining is moulded
and the secondary shoe lining is woven. The linings are
accurately ground and carefully inspected to assure you of
the "Hudson Standard of Service Material".
5. Check front tires for proper inflation and approximate
equal wear.
6. C heck front wheel caster. Refer to the "Front Suspension
Section #12".
7. Adjust wheel bearing.
8. Remove dirt or foreign matter from face of the lining.
Seriously scored brake drums should be replaced.
BRAKE PEDAL ACTION SPRINGY OR SPONGY
Cause -
1. Brake shoes improperly adjusted.
2. Air in hydraulic system.
Remedy -
1. Adjust Brakes - See "Major Brake Adjustment".
2. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed system. Refer to "Bleeding
Brake Lines"