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Rootes Manual WSM.143/144
Section K (Brakes)1st Re-issue



FAULT FINDING CHART
FAULT
CAUSE
ACTION
Hard pedal—Apparent lack of servo assistance with engine running. i Lack of vacuum.
ii Restricted hose.
iii Rubber grommet in flange of iii
vacuum cylinder.
iv Blocked air filter.
v Faulty output piston.
vi Major fault in servo unit.
i Check vacuum connections
ii Check hose and renew if necessary.
iii Fit new parts from Service Kit.
iv Examine air filter element and renew if necessary.
v Fit new parts from Service Kit.
vi Fit new servo unit.
Brakes hanging on i Misaligned vacuum piston.
ii Swollen rubber grommet or piston backing ring.
i Check as Test No. 5.
ii Fit new parts from Service Kit.
Slow action of servo unit. i Swollen rubber grommet in flange of vacuum cylinder.
ii Blocked filter or restricted air ii inlet.
i Fit new parts from Service Kit.
ii Examine air filter element and renew if necessary.
Renew vacuum hose.
Lack of servo assistance on heavy braking. Leak in servo vacuum. Check for leaks.
Loss of fluid. i Failure of seal or seals.
ii Scored bore.
i Fit new parts from Service Kit.
ii Fit new servo unit.

Editors Note: Our thanks to Bob Palmer for contributing this page.



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