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Rover 400 Workshop Manual Supplement (1999)02 · Information
02 · General

Suspension

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual Supplement
Year
1999
Section
General data › Suspension
InformationSuspension

SUSPENSION

Front

TypeIndependent, double wishbone with coil spring, damper and anti-roll bar.
Nominal height to wheel arch from hub centre365 mm ± 15 mm
Road spring identification (colour code)PURPLE/GREY

Rear

TypeIndependent, trailing arm with damper and coil spring.
Nominal height to wheel arch from hub centre373 mm ± 15 mm
Road spring identification (colour code)PURPLE/PINK

BRAKES

Front brakes

Disc diameter262 mm
Disc wear limit (minimum thickness):
  Solid discs11 mm
  Ventilated discs19 mm
Pad minimum thickness3.0 mm

Rear drum brakes

Drum inside diameter203.2 mm
Drum wear limit (maximum diameter)204 mm
Lining minimum thickness2.0 mm

Master cylinder

Bore diameter:

Non ABS22.21 mm
ABS23.81 mm

Brake servo

Servo boost ratio:

Non ABS4.6 : 1
ABS5.5 : 1

Anti-lock braking system

System typeBosch ABS5.3

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