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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)24 · Brakes
24 · Brakes

Brake master cylinder - ’l’ series

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Brake master cylinder - ’l’ series
BrakesBrake master cylinder - ’l’ series

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER - ’L’ SERIES

Service repair no - 70.30.08

Remove

Brake master cylinder - ’l’ series – Service repair no - 70.30.08
  1. Disconnect fluid level switch leads.
  2. Position cloth under master cylinder to absorb fluid spillage.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to contact paint finished surfaces as paint may be damaged. If spilled, remove fluid and clean area with clean warm water.

Brake master cylinder - ’l’ series – Position cloth under master cylinder to absorb fluid spillage.
  1. Disconnect secondary system pipe union from master cylinder.
  2. Disconnect primary system pipe union from master cylinder.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

  1. Remove 2 nuts and spring washers securing master cylinder and support bracket.
  2. Remove bolt securing support bracket to valance.
  3. Remove support bracket.
  4. Remove master cylinder.

Refit

  1. Clean master cylinder and servo mating surfaces.
Brake master cylinder - ’l’ series – Clean master cylinder and servo mating surfaces.
  1. Ensure rod seal is fitted to master cylinder.
  2. Align servo push rod and fit master cylinder to servo.
  3. Fit support bracket to servo studs and fit bolt to valance.
  4. Fit nuts and spring washers, tighten to 15 Nm.
  5. Connect primary and secondary brake pipes, tighten unions to 19 Nm.
  6. Connect fluid level switch leads.
  7. Bleed brakes. See Adjustments.

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