Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and the caliper and check the thickness of the friction material of the disc pads (see illustration). If the material has worn down to the specified minimum or less, the pads must be renewed as an axle set (four pads).
16.1 Checking the front disc pad wear using a mirror
2 For a comprehensive check, the brake pads should be removed and cleaned. This will permit the operation of the caliper to be checked, and the condition of the brake disc itself to be examined on both sides. Refer to Chapter 9 for further information.
See also:
Fuel pump - testing, removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Testing
1 The fuel pump may be quite simply tested
by disconnecting the fuel inlet pipe from the
carburettor and placing its ...
Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
Adjustment
The procedure is the same as described in
Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines,
except that the cable adjuster is situated in a
bracket alongside the throttle housing.
Remova ...
Exhaust system check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
With the vehicle raised on a hoist or
supported on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”), check the exhaust system
for signs of leaks, corrosion or damage and
check the rubber mountings ...
