Brake components check (Every 36 000 miles or 3 years)
1 Inspect the thickness of the friction linings on the disc pads and brake shoes (as described earlier in this Chapter) at the intervals specified.
2 The rigid and flexible hydraulic pipes and hoses should be inspected for leaks or damage regularly. Although the rigid lines are plastic-coated in order to preserve them against corrosion, check for damage which may have occurred through flying stones, careless jacking or the traversing of rough ground.
3 Bend the hydraulic flexible hoses sharply with the fingers and examine the surface of the hose for signs of cracking or perishing of the rubber. Renew if evident.
4 Renew the brake fluid at the specified intervals and examine all rubber components (including master cylinder and piston seals) with a critical eye, renewing where necessary.
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Contact breaker points renewal (Every 12 000 miles or 12
months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the
screws as appropriate and lift off the
distributor cap.
2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor
shaft.
3 On the Bosch distributor disconnect th ...
Rear brake backplate (drum brakes) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
1 Remove the rear brake shoes.
2 Disconnect the handbrake cable from the
backplate by extracting the U-clip.
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Windscreen/tailgate wiper blades and arms - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Pull the wiper arm away from the glass until
the arm locks.
2 Depress the small clip on the blade and
slide the blade out of the hooked part of the
arm (see illustration).
17.2 Disco ...