Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Peugeot
01 Wheels and tyres02 Petrol engines (XM7-T, XN1-T, XN1-TA)03 Diesel engines (U25/651, U25/661, U25/673, XUD9A)04 Clutch05 Gearbox06 Propeller shafts, drive shafts and viscous coupling07 Front axle08 Rear axle and 4 x 4 differential09 Steering10 Suspension11 Brakes12 Electrical equipment
Peugeot J5 Factory Workshop Manual (1982-1994)11 · Brakes
11 · Brakes

Servo braking system defects - Causes :

Make
Peugeot
Model
J5 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1982–1994
Section
Identification - data › Servo braking system defects - Causes :
BrakesServo braking system defects - Causes :

MASTER-VAC brake servo for 1000 - 1500 naturally aspirated engines Fig. I

Conventional brake servo (with one compartment A)

The thrust rod is set back with reference to the master cylinder mounting face by . 0.3 to 0.5 mm

Diameter … 8" (203.2 mm)

MASTER-VAC brake servo for 1800 - TURBO vehicles Fig. II

Tandem (two compartments A')

This unit operates on exactly the same principles as those of the conventional MASTER-VAC brake servo.

WARNING : The thrust rod (5) is adjusted at the factory. It is forbidden to re-adjust it under repair conditions

Diameter … 8" (203.2 mm)

Servo braking system defects - Causes :

  • Leakage into the vacuum pipe between the inlet manifold (Petrol engines) and the valve (1) or between it and the exhauster (Diesel Engine).
  • Leakage at valve (1) or seal (2).
  • Fouling up of the filter (3) on the atmospheric pressure input.
  • Leaks in the diaphragm or diaphragms (4).

On the J5 Diesel, a PIERBURG exhauster provides vacuum for the brake servo.

Exhauster oil capacity … 40 cm³

Oil grade … SAE 10 W 30

Parts & tools for this job For 1982 Peugeot J5

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