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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Pressure regulating valve (Saloon and Estate models) - removal
and refitting
1 The brake pressure regulating valve is
located within the engine compartment, just
above the aperture in the wing inner panel
through which the steering tie-rod passes. On
pre-1986 models the va ...
Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The fuel pressure regulator is only used on
KE-Jetronic systems and is located behind
the fuel distributor (see ...
Battery - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The battery is located on the left-hand side
of the engine compartment on a bulkhead
platform.
2 Disconnect th ...
