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.
See also:
Alternator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery leads.
2 Disconnect the multi-plug, or disconnect
the wires from their terminals on the rear of
the alternator, noting their locations (as
applicable), then slack ...
Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 On models fitted with a trip computer,
remove the speed sender unit.
2 Remove the instrument panel.
3 Pull the cable through the bulkhead into the
engine compartment, and where applicab ...
Rear wheel cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 2
concerning the dangers of asbestos dust, and
to the warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of h ...
