Braking system

Braking system

The braking system is of the dual circuit hydraulic type. The front and rear circuits are operated independently from a tandem master cylinder, so that in the event of a hydraulic failure in one circuit, full braking force will still be available to two wheels through the remaining circuit. A deceleration sensitive valve on Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models not fitted with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and a load apportioning valve on P100 models, is incorporated in the rear brake hydraulic circuit. The valve regulates the pressure applied to the rear brakes and reduces the possibility of the rear wheels locking under heavy braking.

• Specifications
• General information and precautions
• Brake hydraulic system (conventional braking system) - bleeding
• Brake hydraulic system (ABS) - bleeding
• Disc pads - inspection and renewal
• Rear drum brake shoes - inspection and renewal
• Front disc caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Rear disc caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Brake disc - examination, removal and refitting
• Brake drum - inspection and renewal
• Rear wheel cylinder (drum brakes) - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Rear brake backplate (drum brakes) - removal and refitting
• Rear disc splash shield - removal and refitting
• Master cylinder (conventional braking system) - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Vacuum servo (conventional braking system) - removal and refitting
• Fluid reservoir (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Hydraulic unit (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Hydraulic unit accumulator (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Hydraulic unit pump and motor (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Hydraulic unit pressure switch (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Valve block (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Computer module (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Wheel sensor (ABS) - removal and refitting
• Deceleratio sensitive valve (all models with conventional braking system) - removal and refitting
• Load apportioning valve P100 models) - removal and refitting
• Load apportioning valve (P100 models) - adjustment
• Brake fluid pipes and hoses - removal and refitting
• Handbrake cable - removal and refitting
• Handbrake cable - adjustment
• Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
• Brake pedal - removal and refitting