Hudson 1953 Super Jet, Mechanical Procedure Manual

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BRAKES 140
NOTE: For complete disassembly, inspection and
assembly, follow the procedure as outlined for
servicing the front wheel cylinders.
To install the wheel cylinder on the car, reverse
the steps of removal.
Tighten the screws attaching the wheel cylinder
to the brake backing plate to 12 foot pounds
torque.
FIGURE 4
NOTE: The front brake assembly consists of
the brake backing plate, Figure 4, the two
brake shoes, wheel cylinder (53), brake shoe
retracting spring (54), eccentric pins (49) and
anchor spring (52).
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the wheel and hub and drum assembly.
2. Install Wheel Cylinder Clamp KMO-145 so to
prevent the pistons or piston cups from being
blown out if the brake pedal is depressed acciden-
tally while the brake drum is off.
3. Remove the brake shoe retracting spring using
brake Spring Pliers 1-142.
4. Remove brake shoes and disconnect the anchor
spring.
5. Thoroughly c le an away all dust and rust and
apply Lubriplate grease to the shoe ramps on
the
the backing plate, shoe ends and all frictional
points.
FIGURE 5
INSPECTION
Inspect the brake shoes for evidence of distortion
and check to be sure that the lining is square with
the brake drum surface.
Before installing the brake shoes, turn the
eccentric pins inward as far as possible.
To install the brake shoes, reverse the steps of
disassembly procedure.
REAR BRAKE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Install Hub Puller 1-736-A and pull the hub and
drum assembly.
3. Install wheel cylinder clamp KMO-145.
4. Remove the brake shoe retracting spring (44),
Figure 5, using brake Spring Pliers 1-142.
5. Remove the brake shoes (36) and (46), cable
lever link (43), hand brake cable (42) and anchor
spring (41).
6. Thoroughly clean off all dust and rust and apply
Lubriplate grease to the shoe ramps on the backing
plate, shoe ends and all frictional points.