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BRAKES

ADJUSTMENTS

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7. Depress brake pedal steadily through its full 

stroke and allow to return unassisted. Repeat 
procedure until a flow of clean, air-free fluid is 
purged into container, then whilst holding pedal 
at end of its downward stroke, tighten bleed 
screw to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft)

CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir 
is maintained between the minimum and 
maximum levels throughout the bleed 
procedure using new brake fluid.

8. Top up brake system reservoir.

9. Repeat procedure at each wheel in the 

sequence shown.

WARNING: Braking efficiency may be 
seriously impaired if the incorrect bleed 
sequence is used.

10. Remove tube from bleed screw and fit bleed 

screw dust cap.

11. Apply brakes and check for leakage.
12. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
13. Road test vehicle. Check brake pedal for short 

firm travel when brakes are applied.

Handbrake adjustment 

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Check

1. Rear brake shoe bedding-in

WARNING: Where possible, a road test 
should be on well surfaced and dry roads. 
Always comply with speed limits and local 
traffic regulations.

2. Ensure handbrake is correctly adjusted as 

detailed below.

3. On a dynamometer: Apply hand brake for 

approximately 40 seconds, a braking force 
reading of 800 Nm must be obtained.

4. On road test: At approximately 24 mph (40 km/

h), apply handbrake until braking force can be 
felt. Apply handbrake one further notch and 
drive on for 440 yards (400 metres).

Adjust

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove rear road wheels.
3. On each rear brake:

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