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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Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The pedal can be removed once the throttle
cable has been disconnected from it as
described in Section 7.
2 Undo the two pedal support bracket
retaining bolts and remove the pedal.
Ref ...
Modulator drivebelt (antilock braking system) - removal and
refitting
Note: Whenever an ABS modulator adjuster
bolt is slackened or removed, the bolt threads
should be lightly coated with grease to
prevent the possibility of bolt seizure. Take
care not to contaminat ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine removed)
Note: The cylinder head bolts must always be
renewed after slackening, and a new cylinder
head gasket and camshaft cover gasket must
be used on refitting. If the engine has recently
run, the cylin ...
