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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Exhaust system - renewal
1 The layout of the exhaust system varies
considerably according to model and engine.
All except the RS Turbo versions can be
renewed in sections; coupling sleeves are
supplied, enabling an old se ...
Steering wheel - alignment
1 Owing to the fact that the steering wheel is
located on a hexagon shaped steering shaft, it
may be difficult to obtain perfect steering wheel
alignment due to lack of fine adjustment.
2 It is th ...
Front suspension lower arm inner pivot bush - renewal
1 To improve access, raise the front of the
vehicle on ramps. Apply the handbrake.
2 Unscrew and remove the nut, washer and
pivot bolt securing the relevant lower arm to
the crossmember.
3 Remove ...
