BRAKES

NZ Truth, Issue 1102, 13 January 1927, Page 14

BRAKES

Some Control Tips I It often happens that when brakes have become a little. worn a sharp pull on $he hand lever is more effective m a tight corner than pressure with the foot. JF, however, one is not accustomed to * driving with the hand nearest the lever free, action is not so swift as the emergency denianda. . Where the hand -brake is central, a driver/ should be able to control the car perfectly with the right hand only, and it is useful if the horn can be operated with 'the same hand, or, better still, with the knee. Squeaky Brakes * These are caused m mdst cases through dirt finding its way into the drums. This can be washed out with kerosene, unless the linings : axe thoroughly Impregnated with dirt, when it is necessary to adopt other measures. A small amount of resin and castor oil, mixed as a fluid, and applied to the brake bands, will banish the noise. DON'T GROW OLD BEFORE YOUR TIME. Moving day used to be the signal for the head of the house to hurry chairs, tables and duchess chests, etc.. from one room to another, barking his knuckles and scratching the paint. Now the NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS CO. takes things over and transfers your belongings to the new house promptly without any fuss or bother. Get our estimate /N.Z. EXPRESS CO., LTD.* ,:.■".•.' (