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.
See also:
Steering gear bellows - renewal
1 At the first indication of a split or grease
leakage from the bellows, renew them.
2 Loosen off the roadwheel bolts, raise the
front of the vehicle and support it on stands
(see “Jacking and Veh ...
Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: New oil pump and oil pick-up tube
gaskets should be used when refitting.
Removal
1 With the engine removed, proceed as
follows.
2 Remove the timing belt, crankshaft
sprocket and thrustwash ...
Exterior lamp bulbs - renewal
Note: The glass envelopes of the headlamp,
auxiliary driving lamp and front foglamp bulbs
must not be touched with the fingers. If the
glass is accidentally touched, it should be
washed with methy ...
