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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Centre console - removal and refitting
Models up to 1990
Full length console
1 Where applicable, prise the electric window
switches from the front upper console panel
and disconnect the wiring.
2 Remove the three securing screws from ...
Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
Adjustment
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 On manual transmission models remove
the air cleaner unit, as given in Section 2.
3 Get an assistant to sit in the driving seat
and fully depress ...
Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the rear wheels, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands.
Release the handbrake. Disconnect the
battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the handbrake cable adjuster.
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