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:
Rear roadspring (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by
placing a jack beneath the spring sea ...
Windscreen, rear window and fixed rear quarter windows - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 With the exception of the cab rear window
on P100 models, all fixed glass panels are
direct glazed to the body using a special
adhesive. Special tools are required to
remove the old gla ...
Specifications
Battery
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt lead-acid, 35 to 52 Ah depending on model
Charge condition:
Poor . . . ...
