Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition14 · Brakes and ABS
14 · Brakes

Cars Without ABS

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Brakes: repairs › Cars Without ABS
Brakes and ABSCars Without ABS
Diagram showing a pressure gauge connected to the brake system

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A Pressure gauge

Cars Without ABS

Vacuum mm (in) HgMin. Line Pressure kg/cm²(psi)
0 (0)9.4(130)
300 (11.8)56.0(800)
500 (19.7)87.0(1200)

Cars with ABS

Vacuum mm (in) HGMin. Line Pressure kg/cm²(psi)
0 (0)8.3 (120)
300 (11.8)62.0(880)
500 (19.7)83.2(1200)
  1. Inspect the master cylinder for leaks if the readings do not fall within the limits shown above.

Booster Check Valve Test

Diagram showing the check valve located on the vacuum hose at the brake booster

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A Check valve

  1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose at the booster.
  2. Start the engine and let it idle. There should be vacuum available. If no vacuum is available, the check valve is not working correctly. Replace the check valve and retest.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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