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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Washer nozzles - removal and refitting
Windscreen and rear window
washers
1 To remove a nozzle, carefully prise it from
its location using a thin-bladed screwdriver.
Disconnect the washer hose and withdraw the
nozzle.
2 To refit, rec ...
Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, raise and support
the vehicle at the rear using stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”) then release
the handbrake.
2 Working underneath, extract the spring c ...
Carburettor overhaul - general information
Faults with the carburettor are usually
associated with dirt entering the float
chamber and blocking the jets, causing a
weak mixture or power failure within a certain
engine speed range. If this ...
