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:
Major operations possible with the engine in the car
The following work can be carried out
without having to remove the engine:
a) Timing belt - renewal.
b) Camshaft oil seal - renewal.
c) Camshaft - removal and refitting.
d) Cylinder head - remova ...
Cab interior trim panels (P100 models) - removal and refitting
Side trim panel
1 Remove the rear pillar trim panel.
2 Remove the side trim panel by prising out
the four expander pins from the clips, then
pulling out the clips and withdrawing the
panel.
3 Re ...
Inlet manifold - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Carburettor models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in Part
A of this Chapter.
3 Refer to ...
