Rear brake shoe lining check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Due to the fact that the rear brake drums are combined with the hubs, which makes removal of the drums more complicated than is the case with detachable drums, inspection of the shoe linings can be carried out at the specified intervals by prising out the small inspection plug from the brake backplate and observing the linings through the hole using a mirror (see illustrations).
17.1a Brake shoe viewing hole location (arrowed) in backplate
17.1b Checking rear brake lining wear with a mirror
2 A minimum thickness of friction material must always be observed on the shoes. If it is worn down to this level, renew the shoes.
3 Do not attempt to re-line shoes yourself but always obtain factory re-lined shoes.
4 Renew the shoes in an axle set (four shoes), even if only one is worn to the minimum.
See also:
Centre console - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the gear lever knob.
2 Pull the rubber gaiter up the lever and
remove it.
3 Undo the four screws and remove the
console (see illustrations).
30.3a Centre console lower retaini ...
Master cylinder (conventional braking system) - removal, overhaul and
refitting
Note: Before commencing overhaul obtain a
repair kit containing new pistons and seals.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Depress the brake pedal several times to
dissipat ...
Bulbs (interior lamps) - renewal
Pre-1986 models
Glove compartment lamp
1 This is simply a matter of gently pulling the
bulb from its holder.
Heater control illumination lamp
2 Slide the heater control levers to the top of
thei ...
