BURNT OUT LIGHTS,

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXXII, Issue 2763, 17 August 1931, Page 6

BURNT OUT LIGHTS,

When a light burns out it is usually owing to excessive battery voltage caused by corroded battery leads, broken wiring, or dirty or loose connections in the charging circuit. These conditions can be avoided by taking the car to the service station periodically for checking of the electrical system. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. There is considerable diversity of opinion among many motorists as to which is the best way to adjust brakes. Many well-known manufacturers consider thaflhe brakes should come on on the rear wheels first, whereas others suggest the front wheels. There is the point that if they come on the rear wheels first on a wet road and locking occurs, a rearwheel skid can be easily corrected, whereas when applied to the front wheels first and a skid occurs it is much more difficult to corrects A point to remember is that front-wheel skids—in fact, any form of skid—is much less frequently experienced now than was the case a few years .ago, owing greatly to the modern type. In the case of. slightly early application of the rear-wheel brakes it must be remembered much of the load is thrown on the front of the car. t