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:
Engine valve clearance check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
SOHC engines
1 The valve clearances must be checked with
the engine cold. On carburettor models
remove the air cleaner.
2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark
plugs and release them from the cl ...
ESC II system components - removal and refitting
Note: Procedures for removal and refitting of
the ignition system components and
electronic module are given elsewhere in the
relevant Sections of this Chapter.
1 Disconnect the battery negative l ...
Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 On carburettor and CFI engine models
remove the air cleaner as described in the
appropriate Pa ...
