Description & Operation

The brake system consists of a tandem master cylinder, controlling two independent diagonal hydraulic circuits. One circuit controls the left front and right rear brakes. The other circuit controls the right front and left rear brakes.

Hydraulic brake system uses a proportioning valve which is located in series between the master cylinder and rear brakes. It is mounted on center of firewall.

When brake pedal is depressed, hydraulic pressure is applied to front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Parking brake sets rear brakes using a cable and mechanical linkage.

Front calipers are single piston/floating type, with bore size of 2.13" (54 mm). Caliper mounts on steering knuckle with two bolts.Rear drum brakes are self-adjusting. A self-adjusting brake strut, mounted between shoe webs under wheel cylinder, contains a ratcheting lever and spring which adjusts clearance between shoes and drum. Whenever clearance between shoes and drum. Whenever clearance between shoes and drum exceeds a predetermined value, ratcheting lever will move one notch to compensate for lining wear.