Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing

Braking system 9•1318.4 Handbrake equaliser yokearrangementA Clevis pin securing clipB Clevis pinC Equaliser yokeD Primary cable guidethe equaliser from the primary cable (seeillustration).5 Remove the primary cable guide by driftingit out rearwards, through the floorpan, fromthe inside of the vehicle.Refitting6 Refit in the reverse order of removal. Ensurethat the cable guide is secured in the floorpan,and lubricate the pivot pin with a liberalamount of high-melting-point grease.7 Refit the exhaust system and heat shieldswith reference to Chapter 4E (where applicable).8 Refer to Chapter 1 for details, and adjustthe handbrake as required before lowering thevehicle to the ground.19 Handbrake rear cable -removal and refitting 2Removal1 Chock the front wheels then jack up therear of the car and support it on axle stands(see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Fullyrelease the handbrake lever and remove therear roadwheels.2 Refer to the previous Section for details,and disconnect the handbrake primary cablefrom the equaliser.3 Disconnect the handbrake cable from itsadjuster body location and its fixed body19.3 Handbrake rear cable fixed bodylocationlocation (see illustration), then remove it fromits retaining clips.4 Remove the rear brake drum(s) and brakeshoes as described in Sections 5 and 6respectively.5 Compress the handbrake cable retainerlugs and release the cable from the backplate,then pull the cable through. Release the cablefrom the underbody fixings, and removeit from the vehicle.Refitting6 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure. Refer to Sections 6 and 5respectively for details on the refitting of thebrake shoes and drums.7 When the cable is fully refitted (but beforelowering the vehicle rear wheels to theground) check and adjust the handbrake asdescribed in Chapter 1.20 Brake pressure controlvalves - removal and refitting 3Note: Before starting work, refer to thewarning at the beginning of Section 13concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.Removal1 The pressure control valves are located inthe engine compartment, fixed to the lefthandinner wing panel or screwed directly intothe master cylinder fluid outlet ports (seeillustrations).2 Minimise hydraulic fluid loss bydisconnecting the wiring multi-plug from thefluid level warning indicator in the mastercylinder reservoir filler cap, then remove thefiller cap. Note that the filler cap must not beinverted. Place a piece of plastic film over thereservoir and seal it with an elastic band.Detach the rigid brake pipes from the valves.As the pipes are disconnected, tape over theexposed ends, or fit plugs, to prevent theingress of dirt and excessive fluid loss.3 To remove the inner wing panel mountedassembly, remove the two screws securingthe valve assembly mounting bracket to theinner wing panel, and withdraw the valveassembly from the vehicle. To remove thevalves from the bracket, slide free theretaining clips and detach the valve(s).4 To remove the master cylinder mountedvalves, unscrew them from the mastercylinder body.Refitting5 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure.6 On completion, bleed the completehydraulic system as described in Section 13.21 Light-laden valve (Couriermodels) - removal and3refittingNote: Before starting work, refer to thewarning at the beginning of Section 13concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.Removal1 For this operation, the vehicle must beraised for access underneath at the rear, butmust still be resting on its wheels. Suitableramps (or an inspection pit) will therefore berequired. If positioning the vehicle on a pair oframps, chock the front roadwheels.2 Minimise hydraulic fluid loss bydisconnecting the wiring multi-plug from thefluid level warning indicator in the mastercylinder reservoir filler cap, then remove thefiller cap. Note that the filler cap must not beinverted. Place a piece of plastic film over thereservoir and seal it with an elastic band.3 Disconnect the four brake pipes from thevalve, and drain any escaping fluid into asuitable container for disposal (seeillustration). Due to its location, care will be920.1a Pressure control valves located onleft-hand inner wing panel20.1b Pressure control valves and pipeconnections at the master cylinder - latermodels21.3 Hydraulic pipe and linkageattachments at the light-laden valve1595Ford Fiesta Remake