Braking system
The braking system is of the dual circuit hydraulic type with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. A diagonally split dual circuit hydraulic system is employed in which each circuit operates one front and one diagonally opposite rear brake from a tandem master cylinder. Under normal conditions both circuits operate in unison; however, in the event of hydraulic failure in one circuit, full braking force will still be available at two wheels. A pressure regulating valve on Saloon and Estate models, and a light laden valve on Van models is incorporated in the rear brake hydraulic circuit. The valve regulates the pressure applied to each rear brake and reduces the possibility of the rear wheels locking under heavy braking.
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Waste gate solenoid control valve - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The solenoid control valve is mounted on a
bracket located underneath the ignition
distributor (see illustration).
21.1 Waste gate solenoid control valve location (arrowed)
2 Disconne ...
Air cleaner air temperature control - description and testing
Thermostatically-controlled air
cleaner
1 On all pre-1986 models and certain models
from 1986 onwards, the air cleaner is
thermostatically-controlled by a vacuum
operated system to provide air at ...
Brake disc - examination, removal and refitting
Note: From 1987, thicker brake discs were
fitted. If the later discs are fitted to earlier
models, longer wheel studs must be fitted to
accommodate the increased thickness.
Consult a dealer for fu ...
