Braking system

Braking system

The braking system is of hydraulic, dual circuit type with discs at the front and drum or discs at the rear. The hydraulic circuit is split diagonally so that with the failure of one circuit, one front and one rear brake remain operative.

A load-sensitive pressure regulator is incorporated in the rear hydraulic circuits on some models to prevent the rear wheels locking in advance of the front wheels during heavy application of the brakes. The regulator proportions the hydraulic pressure between the front and rear brakes according to the load being carried and is located on the under-body, in front of the left-hand rear wheel.

• Specifications
• General information and precautions
• Brake pads - inspection and renewal
• Brake calipers - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Brake discs - examination, removal and refitting
• Rear hub bearings - renewal
• Rear brake shoes - inspection and renewal
• Rear brake cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Rear brake drum - examination and renovation
• Master cylinder - removal and refitting
• Brake pressure regulator - testing, removal and refitting
• Hydraulic pipes and hoses - renewal
• Hydraulic system - bleeding
• Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
• Handbrake cables - removal, refitting and adjustment
• Footbrake pedal - removal and refitting
• Vacuum servo unit - testing
• Vacuum servo unit - removal and refitting