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WSM. ll<C
Section K (Brakes)
ALPINE
To refit (See fig. 5)
Insert the neck of the wheel cylinder (15) through
the slot in the backplate.
fit the distance piece ( 19) between the cylinder neck
and the backplate, with the open end away from the
handbrake lever location and the cranked lips facing
away from the backplate.
Fit the spring plate (18) between the distance piece
( 19) and the backplate also with the open end away
from the handbrake lever location and the cranked
tips facing away from the backplate.
Replace the handbrake lever (6). Locate the re
taining plate (7) between the distance piece and the
spring plate with its open end facing towards the
handbrake lever. Tap into position until the two
cranked tips of the spring plate locate in the
retaining plate.
Refit the rubber dust cover (17), and reconnect the
handbrake linkage.
Reconnect the pressure pipe union to the wheel
cylinder, taking care not to over-tighten. {The
torque figures for the pipe unions are given under
"Maintenance").
Refit the brake shoes as previously described.
Bleed the brakes as subsequently described under
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(85•72 MM)
6290
"Bleeding the system".
To dismantle (See fig. 5)
Remove the wheel cylinder from the backplate as
previously described.
Release the clip (4) and remove the rubber dust
cover (5).
Remove the piston (13) complete with rubber seal
(H). This operation may be simplified by applying
gentle air pressure to the fluid pipe connection.
Remove the seal from the piston by easnlg It over
the piston flange.
Where applicable, remove the piston return spring
fitted between the piston and the end of the
cylinder bore.
To reassemble
Reassembly is a reversal of the dismantling proce
dure given above. The following points should
however be noted:-
Before reassembling make sure that all parts are
free from dirt. Clean with brake fluid.
Ensure that the rubber seal is fitted with the lip or
widest end of the seal facing the closed end of the
cylinder.
Where applicable, the piston return spring should
be fitted with the smaller end towards the piston.
Fl1. 7 A.
Handbrake anti-rattle sprints
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