DESCRIPTION
Brake system is hydraulically operated, utilizing dual piston and pad front disc brakes and rear wheel drum brakes. Drum brakes are single piston, sliding cylinder type. A dual piston master cylinder is used in conjunction with a Supervac power unit. Parking brake is hand operated and cable/lever actuated, operating the sliding wheel cylinder. A pressure differential warning valve is fitted to all vehicles to distribute hydraulic pressure evenly and to indicate pressure loss in system. Warning system is completed with a light on instrument panel that activates during pressure loss.
ADJUSTMENT
FRONT DISC BRAKES
No adjustment is required.
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| Fig. 1 Assembled View of Parking Brake Adjustment |
Raise rear of vehicle and block front wheels. Fully release parking brake and check that cables are not pulling on wheel cylinders. Turn adjuster screw in backing plate clockwise (viewed from center of vehicle) until brake drum cannot be turned. Loosen adjuster screw until wheel can just be turned.
PARKING BRAKE
With rear wheels properly adjusted, set parking brake lever on fourth ratchet tooth and check for braking effect on rear wheels. If braking effect is inadequate, loosen adjuster lock nut. Turn adjusting nut clockwise while holding cable sleeve from turning until correct adjustment is obtained. Tighten lock nut. Release parking brake lever and check that rear wheels rotate freely.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING
1) Ensure rear wheel cylinder is free to slide on backing plate. Make sure all hydraulic fittings are tight and that wheel cylinder bleeder screws are closed. Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and make sure level is maintained throughout bleeding operation.
2) Attach bleeder tubes to bleeder screws on left-front and left-rear brakes, noting that bleeder screw on left-rear brake controls bleeding of both rear brakes. Commence bleeding with light strokes of pedal. NOTE - Do not push pedal through its entire stroke. Do not test pedal until system is fully bled.
3) Bleed right-front brake after all air has been expelled from left side of vehicle. If warning light should be activated during bleeding operation, continue bleeding until all air has been expelled from system. Determine which brake caused light to be activated.
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| Fig. 2 Front Disc Brake Assembly With Pads Removed |
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS
Removal - Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Remove spring clips and brake pad retaining pins. Remove brake pads and anti-squeal shims.
Installation - 1) Clean exposed end of piston and ensure that caliper is free of rust and dirt. Loosen bleeder screw and push pistons to base of cylinder. CAUTION - Level of fluid in master cylinder will rise. Siphon off sufficient fluid to prevent overflowing. Tighten caliper bleeder screw.
2) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure and note the following: Brake pads are interchangeable from side to side. Install anti-squeal shims with arrow pointing upwards, indicating forward direction of disc. With pads installed, pump brake pedal several times to reposition pistons. Bleed hydraulic system if necessary.
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
Removal - Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Disconnect metal hydraulic line from flexible hose and from caliper. NOTE - Plug flexible hose to prevent loss of fluid. Remove caliper mounting bolts and remove caliper from vehicle.
Installation - To install, reverse removal procedure and note the following: Tighten caliper mounting bolts securely. Bleed hydraulic system.
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR
Removal - Raise and support front of vehicle and remove tire and wheel assembly. Remove brake caliper. Remove grease cap, cotter pin, nut retainer, nut, and splined washer. Remove hub and rotor assembly. Remove four bolts retaining brake rotor to disc, and remove brake rotor.
Installation - 1) Install brake rotor onto hub, tightening retaining bolts securely. Install hub and rotor assembly onto axle and install bearing (if removed), splined washer, and nut. Spin hub and tighten nut to 5 ft. lbs. (.69 mkg). Loosen nut and then retighten finger tight.
2) Install nut retainer so that half of cotter pin hole is covered by one of the arms retainer. Loosen nut and retainer until cotter pin hole is fully uncovered, install cotter pin, and lock by turning legs of pin around nut retainer.
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| Fig. 3 Austin Marina Rear Drum Brake Assembly |
REAR BRAKE DRUM
Removal & Installation - Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove two screws retaining drum to axle shaft flange. Loosen brake adjusting screw and remove brake drum. To install, reverse removal procedure and adjust brakes.
REAR BRAKE SHOES
Removal - With brake drum removed, disconnect cups and springs from anchor pins and remove pins. Disconnect return springs by lifting shoes from backing plate, disengaging front shoe from parking brake lever, and maneuvering shoes until spring tension is released.
Installation - Lightly coat shoe webs and anchor pins with Girling Brake Grease, taking care not to get any on shoe linings. Install return springs to shoes, engage parking brake lever into front shoe slotted web, and maneuver shoes into position on backing plate. Install anchor pins, springs and cups. Install drum and adjust brakes.
REAR WHEEL CYLINDER
Removal - With brake drum and shoes removed, disconnect flexible brake hose from metal line, plug metal line to prevent loss of fluid, and disconnect flexible line from wheel cylinder. Disconnect parking brake cable clevis from parking brake lever. Remove dust plate, retaining plate and spring clip, and remove cylinder from backing plate.
Installation - To install, reverse removal procedure and bleed hydraulic system.
MASTER CYLINDER
Removal - Disconnect master cylinder hydraulic lines at pressure differential warning valve and at master cylinder. Plug cylinder outlet parts and valve inlet parts to prevent loss of fluid. Remove nuts retaining master cylinder to power unit, and remove master cylinder.
Installation - To install, reverse removal procedure, tighten mounting nuts securely, and bleed hydraulic system., and note the following: Power unit operating rod must be retained to brake pedal lever with clevis pin installed in bottom hole of two holes in pedal lever.
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL WARNING VALVE
Removal - Disconnect battery and wiring to warning valve. Disconnect master cylinder-to-warning valve hydraulic lines, and disconnect warning valve-to-front and rear brake lines. Remove retaining bolts and remove warning valve.
Installation - To install, reverse removal procedure and bleed hydraulic system
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| Fig. 4 Exploded View of Disc Brake Caliper and Pads |
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
Disassembly - With caliper removed from vehicle, remove disc pads. Remove dust boot retaining rings and dust boots. Insert a piece of clean cloth between caliper pistons, then remove pistons by applying compressed air to fluid inlet part. Remove sealing rings from caliper. CAUTION - DO NOT separate caliper halves.
Inspection - Clean all parts in Girling Cleaning Fluid or alcohol. Examine piston and caliper for scoring, corrosion or other wear; replace parts as necessary.
Reassembly - Lubricate all parts in clean brake fluid. Loosen bleeder screw. Install sealing rings inside caliper bores and press into seal grooves. Install dust boot on piston shoulder. Using a suitable tool (18G 590), press piston into caliper until .31" of piston is protruding. Install dust boot on cylinder shoulder and install retaining ring. Repeat procedure for remaining piston. Tighten bleeder screw and install brake pads.
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| Fig. 5 Disassembled Rear Wheel Cylinder |
Disassembly - With cylinder removed from vehicle, remove rubber dust boot and withdraw piston and seal assembly. Remove seal from piston. Clean all parts in Girling Cleaning Fluid or alcohol and inspect for wear or damage; replace parts as necessary.
Reassembly - Lubricate all parts with clean brake fluid. Using finger only, install new seal onto piston with lip of seal toward bottom of cylinder. Install piston and seal assembly into cylinder and install dust boot.
MASTER CYLINDER
Disassembly - 1) Separate fluid reservoir from master cylinder, then take out reservoir mounting seals. Clamp cylinder, then take out reservoir mounting seals. Clamp cylinder in a vice, push plunger down bore and withdraw secondary plunger stop pin.
2) Remove circlip from mouth of cylinder and withdraw primary plunger assembly using air pressure at secondary outlet port. Separate vacuum spring, seal retainer, seal and washer from primary plunger. Similarly, disassemble secondary plunger and note position of seals.
Inspection - Clean all parts in Girling Cleaning Fluid or alcohol and dry thoroughly. Check master cylinder bore. If not scored or ridged, new seals may be installed. If damaged, master cylinder must be replaced. Ensure that inlet and outlet ports are free from obstruction.
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| Fig. 6 Master Cylinder Reservoir, Body and Piston Assembly |
POWER UNIT
NOTE - Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of power brake unit. However, a service kit consisting of a check valve, front seal and plate assembly, and filter may be installed once unit has been removed from vehicle.
Disassembly - Pull back dust cover over push and remove end cap and filter. From front of power unit, remove seal and plate assembly from shell recess, and remove check valve and grommet.
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| Fig. 7 Supervac Power Unit |
