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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Brake fluid (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Maintenance
MaintenanceBrake fluid · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Attach a bleed tube to LH front bleed screw. Insert free end of tube into bottle containing fluid.
  2. Open bleed screw and use an assistant to press brake pedal to floor and release.
  3. Repeat operation until clean fluid flows from bleed screw.
  4. When clear, bubble free fluid flows, hold pedal to floor and tighten bleed screw to 10 Nm on calipers and 7 Nm on wheel cylinders.

CAUTION: Ensure that fluid level in reservoir is maintained during the complete operational sequence using new brake fluid.

  1. Remove bleed tube.
  2. Repeat foregoing procedure for each wheel in sequence illustrated.
  3. Apply brakes and check for fluid leakage.
  4. After completion of bleed sequence, check pedal for short firm travel when brakes are applied.

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