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:
Front suspension lower arm (pressed steel type) - removal,
overhaul and refitting
1 The pressed steel type suspension is only
fitted to pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models (see
illustration).
4.1 Pressed steel type lower arm components
A Lower arm
B Tie-bar
C Retaining bolt
D Ba ...
Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch - removal and refitting
The procedure is as described in Part C of
this Chapter for models with the CFI system. ...
Air conditioner refridgerant charge check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months)
1 If applicable, remove the radiator grille
being careful not to damage the condenser
fins.
2 Check the refrigerant charge as follows.
The engine should be cold and the ambient
temperature should ...
