The Buick Riviera, particularly in its earlier generations (1963-1965), featured standard power brakes with large "Al-Fin" (aluminum finned) drums, measuring 12.0 inches in diameter. These were considered above-average for the time in terms of size and cooling. Later models, like the 1970, also included self-adjusting power brakes with finned aluminum front drums and cast iron liners.
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Standard equipment on the Riviera, providing assistance for easier and more responsive braking.
These large, 12-inch drums were a distinguishing feature of the early Riviera's braking system, known for their aluminum construction with cooling fins.
Designed to reduce the effort required to apply the brakes, particularly when they were cold.
Power steering was also standard, with a ratio of 20.5:1 and 3.5 turns lock-to-lock.
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