Hudson 1955 Rambler, Техническое и сервисное руководство

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1. Wheel Cylinder
2. Return Spring
3. Brake Shoe and Lining
4. Star-Wheel Shoe Spreader
FIGURE 5— Adjustment Location "Hornet"
and "Wasp" Series
1. Clockwise View from Back
2. Counter-Clockwise View from Back
FIGURE 6—Eccentrics for Brake Shoe
Adjustment "Rambler" Series
Anchor Lip Adjustment
"Rambler" Series
The short lower coil spring, underneath the
anchor lip, must retain the brake shoes in
constant contact with the brake support plate
with sufficient tension to prevent side movement
of the brake shoes (Fig. 7). This is accom-
plished by bending the anchor lip slightly
toward the brake support plate so that 15 pounds
pressure is exerted by the coil spring to retain
the shoes on the ledges of the support plate.
This can be measured with a spring scale hooked
to the end of the shoe. Note the pressure
required to pull the shoe outward from the
support plate.
1. Bend Here toward Support Plate
2. Attach Spring Scale here and Read Pressure.
It should be 15 Lbs.
FIGURE 7—Anchor Lip Adjustment
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake applies the rear brake 'shoes
by means of cables connected between the hand
lever and the rear brake support plates.
The parking brake is most easily applied by
depressing the foot brake pedal to its full
travel and simultaneously applying the hand
brake lever.
The principal parts of the hand brake
assemblies are shown in Figures 8 and 9.
Parking Brake Adjustment
Withdraw the hand brake lever to the rear to
provide a 31/2" clearance between the hand
brake lever handle and bracket as shown in
Figure 10.
With the lever in this position, tighten the
hand brake cable at the equalizer to a point
where the rear brakes are fully applied. This
will prevent possible brake drag (Fig. 11).
To release the parking brake, apply brake
pedal pressure, turn the parking brake handle
counterclockwise 70°, and push it into the
released position.
BRAKES, AND WHEELS-HUBS AND DRUMS 5