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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)03 · Information
03 · General

Suspension

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
General data › Suspension
InformationSuspension

SUSPENSION

Front

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

Rough terrain

specification

375 mm ± 15 mm

1.4 ’K’ Series & 1.6 ’K’ SeriesPURPLE/GREY PURPLE/ORANGE
1.6 ’D’ SeriesPURPLE/ORANGE PURPLE/YELLOW
2.0 ’L’ seriesPURPLE/RED PURPLE/BROWN
2.0 ’T’ seriesPURPLE/RED PURPLE/BROWN

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)
  1.4, 1.6 ’K’ Series & 1.6 ’D’ SeriesPURPLE/YELLOW
  2.0 ’L’ SeriesPURPLE/PINK
  2.0 ’T’ SeriesPURPLE/PINK

BRAKES

Front brakes

Disc diameter:262 mm
Disc wear limit (minimum thickness)
  Solid disc11.0 mm
  Ventilated disc19.0 mm
Pad minimum thickness3.0 mm

Rear disc brakes

Disc diameter239 mm
Disc wear limit (minimum thickness)8.0 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

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