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:
Brake drum - inspection and renewal
Note: Before starting work, refer to the note at
the beginning of Section 2 concerning the
dangers of asbestos dust.
1 Whenever a brake drum is removed, brush
out dust from it, taking care not to ...
Heated rear window aerial amplifier - removal and refitting
Removal
1 On some 1986 models onwards the radio
aerial is incorporated in the heated rear
window element, and to assist reception an
amplifier is fitted. This is located in the tailgate
adjacent ...
Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
2.0 litre SOHC models
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Slowly loosen the fuel feed union to relieve
the pressure in the ...
