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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition14 · Brakes and ABS
14 · Brakes

Disassembly (page 3 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Brakes: repairs
Brakes and ABSDisassembly · page 3 of 3
  1. Position the locknuts as shown, then turn the shaft until the plate just contacts the caliper body.

Note: Do not compress the spring under the spring cover.

Diagram showing a special tool with labels A (Shaft), B (Locknuts), and C (Adjusting spring B) being used on a brake caliper, alongside a second diagram showing snap ring pliers removing a circlip from the caliper piston area.
  1. Turn the shaft clockwise 1/4 – 1/2 turn to compress the adjusting spring B in the caliper body.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the inner components, do not turn the shaft more than 1/2 turn.

  1. Lower the locknuts fully and tighten the locknuts securely.

Note: Keep the locknuts in this position until you reinstall the circlip.

Diagram showing a special tool with labels A (Locknuts) and B (Plate) positioned on a brake caliper.
  1. Hold the plate with your fingers and turn the shaft counterclockwise. Remove the special tool from the caliper.

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