Brake System — Specifications System type. - Four-wheel dual hydraulic circuit (diagonally divided). Discs at the front, drums at the rear, with servo unit. The rear brakes have pressure...
General description Brake system has two hydraulic circuits (divided diagonally) with brake discs at the front and brake drums at the rear. Vacuum servo mechanism (booster)...
Routine Maintenance 1. Although the fluid level warning light is connected to the master cylinder reservoir, you can still observe the fluid level through the translucent...
Disc pads — inspection and replacement 1. Raise the front of the machine. If the wheels were balanced directly on the car (new machines are balanced in this way during production), then note the...
Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation 1. Lift the front of the car and remove the wheel ( see Section 3 ). 2. Inspect the brake surface of the disc for deep scratches or tiny cracks. If this...
Brake disc shield — removal and installation 1. Remove the entire caliper (AND THOSE) or remove the bracket from the caliper body (GMF). It is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose at the caliper....
Rear brake plate — removal and installation 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and remove the road wheel and brake drum. 2. Remove the brake shoes as indicated in Sections 9 or 11 . 3. Using a screwdriver,...
Brake drum — inspection and renewal 1. When you remove the rear drums, clean off the internal powder without inhaling it and inspect the rubbing surface of the pads. If the shoes have scratched...
Master brake cylinder — removal and installation 1. Unscrew the cap from the fluid reservoir and place it aside along with the float and level warning switch (photo). Photo 15.1 Master cylinder and vacuum...
Master cylinder (ATE type) — inspection and repair There are two types of repair kits available for repairing the master cylinder assembly. One of them is a set with "free" seals, and the other, newer one, is a...
Master cylinder (type GNF) — inspection There are two types of repair kits available for repairing the master cylinder assembly. One of them is a set with "free" seals, and the other, newer one, is a...
Pressure control valves 1. Pressure control valves are screwed into the master cylinder, one valve for each diagonally divided hydraulic circuit. 2. The purpose of these valves is to...
Hydraulic system — blowing 1. The two hydraulic circuits are as follows: (A) Front right caliper and rear left cylinder. (b) Front left caliper and rear right cylinder. 2. If the master...
Vacuum servo hose — replacement 1. Loosen the coupling nut on the intake manifold and disconnect the vacuum hose. 2. Release the hose from the connector at the servo unit by unscrewing the...
Vacuum servo unit (booster) — functional check 1. Press the brake pedal several times and then keep it pressed with the engine off. Start the engine; at the same time, you should feel that the pedal moves...
Vacuum servo assembly — removal and installation Models manufactured before 1985. 1. Remove the air cleaner from the carburetor along with the tubes and hoses. 2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake...
Handbrake — adjustment 1. Normally, the handbrake is maintained in proper condition by routine adjustment of the rear shoes. However, due to the stretching of the cable over time,...
Handbrake cables — replacement 1. Place the handbrake control lever in its second position. 2. Raise the rear of the vehicle and remove the wheels and brake drums. Short cable. 3. Measure...
Handbrake lever — removal, inspection and installation 1. Disconnect the short handbrake cable from the equalizer on the rear axle crossbar, noting the length of the protruding thread on the tool at the end of the...
Handbrake Warning Switch — Removal and Installation 1. The handbrake warning microswitch is screwed to the handbrake lever (photo). Photo 29.1 Handbrake lever removed to show location of warning switch and...
Brake pedal — removal and installation 1. Working under the dashboard, disconnect the pedal return spring (Pic. 9.71). Pic. 9.71 - Brake pedal return spring and bracket pin - indicated by arrow 2....
Fault diagnosis — brake system Before attempting to diagnose the problem using the following table, check that any braking problems are not caused by: Uneven or incorrect tire pressure. Worn...