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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)20 · Brakes
20 · Brakes

Brake fluid reservoir - KV6

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Brake fluid reservoir - KV6
BrakesBrake fluid reservoir - KV6

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR - KV6

Service repair no - 70.25.07

RHD only:

Remove

  1. Fit bleed tube to LH front caliper, open bleed screw and pump out fluid to empty reservoir. Tighten bleed screw.
  2. Position cloth under reservoir to absorb spilled fluid.

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.

Rhd only: – Position cloth under reservoir to absorb spilled fluid.
  1. Remove filler cap/fluid level switch.
  2. Release clip and disconnect 2 feed hoses from reservoir.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

  1. Remove 2 flanged screws with spring and flat washers securing reservoir to body and remote linkage frame.
  2. Remove reservoir.
  3. Remove fluid strainer.

Refit

  1. Clean master cylinder and servo mating surfaces.
  2. Fit fluid strainer to reservoir.
  3. Position reservoir and tighten screws to 4 Nm.
  4. Connect feed hoses and secure with clips.
  5. Bleed brake system. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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