Brake drum - inspection and renewal
Note: Before starting work, refer to the note at the beginning of Section 2 concerning the dangers of asbestos dust.
1 Whenever a brake drum is removed, brush out dust from it, taking care not to inhale it as it contains asbestos and is injurious to health.
2 Examine the internal friction surface of the drum. If deeply scored, or so worn that the drum has become pocketed to the width of the shoes, then the drums must be renewed.
3 Regrinding is not recommended as the internal diameter will no longer be compatible with the shoe lining contact diameter.
See also:
Air conditioning system - component renewal
1 Only those items which can be renewed
without discharging the system are described
here (see illustration). Other items must be
dealt with by a Ford dealer or air conditioning
specialist.
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Auxiliary warning system components - removal and refitting
General
1 This system monitors the fluid levels and
front brake pads for excessive wear. In the
event of a fluid level dropping below the
specified level, or the brake pads wearing
down to the mi ...
Front tie-bar - removal and refitting
Pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models
Removal
1 Jack up the front of the car and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 Unscrew and remove the nut which holds
the tie-bar to the larg ...
