Braking system

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.

• Specifications
• General description
• Front disc pads - renewal
• Front brake caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Front brake disc - inspection, removal and refitting
• Rear brake shoes - renewal
• Rear wheel cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Brake drum - inspection and renewal
• Handbrake - adjustment
• Handbrake cables - renewal
• Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
• Hydraulic system - bleeding (conventional braking system)
• Master cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Pressure regulating valve (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Light laden valve (Van models) - adjustment, removal and refitting
• Hydraulic pipes and hoses - renewal
• Vacuum servo unit and linkage - removal and refitting
• Brake pedal - removal, refitting and adjustment
• Braking system warning lamps and electrical switches - removal and refitting
• Anti-lock Braking System - description
• Modulator drivebelt (antilock braking system) - removal and refitting
• Modulator (anti-lock braking system) - removal and refitting
• Load apportioning valve (anti-lock braking system) - removal and refitting
• Hydraulic system - bleeding (anti-lock braking system)