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

Brake proportioning valve

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Brake proportioning valve
BrakesBrake proportioning valve
  1. Slacken 3 nuts securing modulator to mounting bracket.
  2. Release modulator from mounting bracket and remove. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  3. Remove 3 mounting rubbers from modulator.

Refit

  1. Fit mounting rubbers to new modulator.

CAUTION: Do not remove plugs from modulator until immediately prior to connecting pipe unions.

  1. Fit modulator to mounting bracket and tighten mounting nuts to 10 Nm.
  2. Remove plugs and connect brake pipe unions to modulator, ensuring pipes are connected to their correct ports:

MC 1 = Master cylinder primary MC 2 = Master cylinder secondary RF = Right hand front LF = Left hand front RR = Right hand rear LR = Left hand rear

  1. Tighten pipe unions to 14 Nm.
  2. Connect earth lead to modulator, fit and tighten nut.
  3. Connect multiplug to modulator and secure clip.
  4. Fit fusebox assembly.
  5. Bleed brakes. See Adjustments.
  6. Connect battery earth lead.
  7. To ensure correct operation, the system MUST be tested using TestBook.

BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE

Service repair no - 70.25.15

Remove

  1. Position cloth to absorb fluid spillage.

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.

Brake proportioning valve – Position cloth to absorb fluid spillage.
  1. Disconnect 4 brake pipes from valve.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

  1. Remove 2 screws securing valve bracket to modulator bracket.
  2. Remove valve and bracket assembly.

CAUTION: Do not remove screws securing bracket to valve.

Refit

  1. Position valve and bracket assembly align pipes to valve and start unions.
  2. Align valve bracket to modulator bracket and tighten screws. to 10 Nm.
  3. Tighten pipe unions to 19 Nm.
  4. Bleed brake system. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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