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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Seats - removal and refitting
Front seat
1 Slide the seat fully forwards, and on seats
with height adjustment unhook the tension
spring from the rear crosstube. Where
applicable, disconnect the wiring from the
seat heating pa ...
Front anti-roll bar - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The anti-roll bar is used in conjunction with
the forged type suspension lower arm.
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
3 Where ...
Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 On carburettor and CFI engine models
remove the air cleaner as described in the
appropriate Pa ...
