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:
Wheel sensor (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: A new O-ring must be used when
refitting a sensor.
Front wheel sensor
1 Apply the handbrake, loosen the relevant
front roadwheel nuts, then jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on a ...
General information and precautions
General information
The system is best described by dividing it
into four separate sub-systems: air, fuel,
engine management (EEC IV system), and
ignition.
Air system
The air system consists of ...
Hydraulic unit accumulator (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: A new O-ring must be used between
the accumulator and the hydraulic unit on
refitting.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 De ...
