Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-28
Auto Owners Ought to Give Ma
chimes Attention Equal to
That Given Horse

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What are the most important things
for the novice buyer or q motor car
to know about his new toy Immediate
~ upon is delivery?
E.E. BODICE Of the Won Hamm-Young
Co., was asked this question one day
last week, and he replied without a
seconds hesitation: =. .E@Esaz
He must knew first that brake pres
sure must be equal on both rear
wheels at all times. Next, he must
know that cleanliness Of all parts
must be maintained in order that
facile operation may be possible at
all times. Aud, in this connection,
he must know that cleanliness and
facile operation can only be maintain
ed when all moving parts are oiled
frequently" f. p. -. -.
Then Dodge launched forth on a
discussion of things for the novice to
know with zest and earnestnesS
which characterizes him as one of
those who know whereof they speak.
He started out by making pat COM
parison between the horse and the
automobile. T.. 49, ~ r..
"In the days when men had their
sleek, intelligent roadsters, they made
a practise OF Studying them until they
were thoroughly acquainted with
every one of the characteristics, he.
said This enabled them to get better
service from their steeds, for thus
they learned to care for them. And in
making the ANIMALS comfortable, they
found that they could demand and
receive their best efforts in their
interests. Moreover, they learned
that it does. not pay to practise, abuse
II one would get the best service from
ones steed. ~. -.
Autoist Don't Know Their Own Car
But when these same men shifted
their attention to the automobile. did
they take the trouble to become
thoroughly acquainted with the new.
toy? They did not The grooming
and feeding and thoughtful attention
they had formerly given to the horse
they proceedeil 10 forget all about
when they disposed of the horse to ac.
Quire the machine.
Now, the automobile demands a
certain amount Of attention, despite
the engineering skill, expended on its
construction which permits of its WON
derful achievements.
"The first thing that the novice buy
er must learn IS that the brakes are of
the utmost importance to the car, and
everything should be learned about
them, for they should safeguard the
driver, especially the novice driver,
against accident First of all, he must
know that the brake compression on
both wheels Is eluaf. When hesis as
sured that hts brakes are properly
adjusted In this respect, he must de-
vote his attention to keeping the brak-
ing surfaces clean.
1rakino Surface Must ae Clean
He must keep the trakins surfaces
free Of ca!Sed mud aud layer on layer
CT grease. The two cicinary atten
lions demanded b. the braiSfng systerd
are. cleaning aud Billing, the last Rem
toned process done carefully and with
thorough understanding:
The brake surfaces should be wash
ed frequently to keep away accumu-
Iations of dust and oil. There are two
types of braking systems: one utiliz-
ing asbestos frahic Innings, the other
metal on metal. The latter system is
In the minority. and usually utilities
expanding brake shoes. These require
oiiing at frequent intervals TO prevent
squeakihg and excessive wear on the
metal surfaces. But with the asbestos
fabric-lined brake the surfaces must
be kept free of oil. for ell would make
them snip.
Frequently The novice owner, In his
desire to comply with the abnonitions
about frequent Cling, oyerdoes the
Job. He. PAGES too much oil in the
differentiaI housing. The excess grad
ually creeps into the axle tubes and
works into the brakes Now, owing
TO the crowning of the modern high
way, the average motor car lists to the
right side in travel, and so the right
hand brake drum gets most Of the ex-a
cess oil.
This will mike the right brake slip
while the left Drake holds, creating a.
dangerous condition in the braking
system. II is simI.ly the cause Of
skidding, which is bound to occur on
asphalt covered with slush or grease.
Owners should make the inspection
Of brakes regular routine. The sense