Carriage Talk by Dave Quist
$ 19.95
A practical resource! A collection of Dave Quist's "Carriage Talk" articles as published in Driving Digest. 'His easy to read style explains the mysteries of master cylinders, the bewilderment of brakes, and the wobbles of wheels, to even the most mechanically disinclined reader.'
Full of practical tips and photos, this publication is a must-have for performing carriage maintenance for old and new vehicles.
Topics include:
- Ball Bearings, wheel seals, and wheel hubs
- Carriage Wheels, rims, and repairs
- Rim and spoke failure and repair
- Painting of Wheels
- Preventative Maintenance for Hubs
- Fixing 'Wobbly Wheel Syndrome'
- Master Class on the Master Brake Cylinder
- Brake Calipers
- Drum Brakes on Horse Carriages
- Master Cylinder Check Valves
- Brake Lines: Odds and Ends and How to Find Parts
- Mounting Brake Calipers
- Fifth Wheels: Design and Maintenance
- Delayed Steering Maintenance
- Leaf Spring Repair and Replacement
- Tires
- Trailer Maintenance and Safety
60 pages, with many color photos, diagrams, and illustrations
