Hudson 481 Series, Owner'S Manual

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HUDSON OWNER MANUAL 55
5. Back off screw exactly 14 notches at each wheel by moving tool toward outer edge of
backing plate.
6. Replace hole covers and lower car to floor.
Test car for brake balance. If one wheel skids before the others, loosen the adjustment
rather than tighten the other screws.
A major brake adjustment involves a complete inspection of the braking system—shoe lin-
ings, mechanical follow-up, anchor adjustment, and the hydraulic system. This should be
necessary only in the event that an adjustment for normal lining wear does not produce satis-
factory braking results
.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Hudson Individual Front Wheel Suspension is of the angularly set "wishbone" type, em-
ploying large diameter, soft acting coil springs of alloy steel.
The upper and lower control arms are pivoted at their inner ends to permit each wheel to
move vertically independently of the other as they pass over road irregularities. They are
mounted in threaded bushings adjustable for wear and fitted with rubber sleeves for protec-
tion against dirt and water.
LUBRICATION
All front suspension joint grease fittings should be lubricated every 1,000 miles with vis-
cous chassis lubricant. For the various fitting locations see the "Lubrication Chart" at the
front of this book.