Hudson 1936 Six, Owner'S Manual

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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 3 7
(1) Remove the screw (D), Figure 19, and screw the end of the bleeder tube
(A), Figure 18, in its place and allow end of tube to hang in a jar partially filled
with liquid.
(2) Slip the bleeder wrench (B), Figure 18, over the tube until it engages on the
hexagonal section of the bleeder valve (E), Figure 19.
(3) Open the bleeder valve ¾ turn.
(4) Push the brake pedal down and allow it to return slowly. This will force
liquid and air out the bleeder tube. Continue this operation until air bubbles cease
to be emitted from the bleeder tube.
(5) Close the bleeder valve (E), remove the bleeder hose and wrench, replace
the screw (D), Figure 19.
(6) Refill reservoir.
CAUTION—Do not use a substitute for Genuine Hudson Hydraulic brake fluid.
Substitutes are not suitable for this system.
Do not use fluid that has been drained out of the system. Always replace with new.
Use Genuine Hudson Hydraulic brake fluid Number 5 except when continuous
sub-zero temperatures are encountered. Hudson Number 1 fluid is recommended
for use at extreme low temperatures.
Adjustment of Pedal Push Rod
With equalizer bar against stop loosen lock nut (8) and turn adjusting nut (9)
until rear face is 1-29/64" from front end of push rod (10) as shown in Figure 16.
Tighten lock nut. This adjustment is important to obtain proper mechanical
follow-up to the hydraulic operation of the rear brakes.
Brake Shoe Adjustment
There are only two points of adjustment in the braking system to compensate
for brake lining wear. The Eccentric Adjustment (B), Figure 19, centralizes the
brake shoes in the drum. The Adjusting Screw, accessible by removing cover (C),
Figure 19, takes up the clearances between the lining surfaces and the brake
drums.
Adjustment for Wear Only
(1) Jack up all wheels clear of the floor.
(2) Disconnect rear wheel cables from
equalizer bar.
(3) After removing adjusting hole
covers (C), Figure 19, and gauge hole
covers in brake drums, AT EACH
WHEEL: Loosen eccentric lock nut (A),
Figure 19, and insert .010" feeler gauge
between the lining of secondary (eccentric
controlled) shoe and brake drum. Turn the
eccentric adjustment in
he direction of forward wheel revolution
until .010" feeler is just snug at anchor and
adjusting ends of secondary shoe. Tighten
eccentric lock nut.
Figure 19