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:
Carbon canister-purge solenoid (models with catalytic converter) - removal
and refitting
2.0 litre DOHC models
1 The purge solenoid is located next to the
carbon canister, on the right-hand side of the
engine compartment.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Disconnect the solen ...
Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Loosen the rear roadwheel nuts, chock the
front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle
and support on axle stands placed under the
side members.
2 Prise off the straps which connect th ...
Seat belts - removal and refitting
Front belt - 3-door models
Note: Note the fitted sequence of any plates,
washers and spacers when unbolting the seat
belt anchors.
Removal
1 Slide the belt stalk cover upwards to
expose the anch ...
