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.
See also:
Front brake caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Warning: Hydraulic fluid is
poisonous; wash off immediately
and thoroughly in the case of skin
contact, and seek immediate
medical advice if any fluid is swallowed or
gets into the eyes. Certain ...
Oil pump - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the sump.
2 Unscrew the bolt securing the pick-up tube
and strainer to the cylinder block (see
illustration).
30.2 Unscrewing the oil pick-up tube securing bolt
3 Using a suit ...
Vacuum servo (conventional braking system) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 To remove the servo, first remove the
master cylinder.
2 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the
servo (see illustration).
14.2 Servo vac ...
