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

Original page (page 5 of 7)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Brakes: repairs
Brakes and ABSOriginal page · page 5 of 7
Diagram showing snap ring pliers (A), circlip (B), and spring guide (C) being used on a caliper component.
A Snap ring pliers B Circlip C Spring guide 11. Check that the flared end of the spring cover is below the circlip groove. 12. Install the circlip in the groove, then remove the special tool.

Note: Check that the circlip is seated in the groove properly.

Cross-section diagram of a caliper piston assembly showing grease applied to the piston seal (A) and piston boot (B).
70M 0285 A Piston seal B Piston boot 13. Coat a new piston seal with recommended grease in the caliper seal set and install it in the caliper. 14. Apply brake recommended grease in the caliper seal set to the sealing lips and inside of a new piston boot, and install it in the caliper.
Diagram showing an extension bar (A), piston (B), and locknut wrench (C) being used to adjust a caliper piston.
70M 0286 A Extension bar B Piston C Locknut wrench 15. Coat the outside of the piston with brake fluid and install it on the adjusting bolt while rotating it clockwise with the special tool.

CAUTION: Avoid damaging the piston and piston boot.

Diagram showing a pad spring (A) being installed onto a brake caliper.
70M 0287 A Pad spring 16. Install the pad spring on the caliper.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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