Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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4th re-issue
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To remove (See Fig. 9)
Disconnect the metal fluid pipe by unscrewing the
union nut from the hose union.
Hold the hexagon of the flexible hose end sleeve at
one side of the support bracket and unscrew the
locknut from the other side to release the hose
and washer.
Unscrew the hose at Its other end, allowing the
hose to rotate.
To refit (See Fig. 9)
Refitting is a reversal of the above instructions.
It is Important not to attach the hose to the support
bracket until its other end has been secured.
Feed the hose sleeve into the support bracket,
apply a spanner to the hexagon and set the run of
the hose clear of all obstructions that could cause
chafing. Secure the hose with the washer and nut
'(
7288
WSM. 12-t
Section K (Brakes)
while holding the sleeve hexagon to prevent the
hose from rotating.
When fitted, slide the hose locating plate onto the
support bracket so the plain hole is on the feed
pipe side; feed the hose sleeve into the plate and
bracket, locating the sleeve hexagon within the
plate so the run
· of the hose is clear of all
obstructions that could cause chafing. Secure the
hose with the washer and nut.
Check that no chafing can occur under conditions of
bump and rebound, by bouncing the car up and
down. This check should be carried out with the
front wheels In the straight ahead position and on
right and left-hand locks.
Be careful not to over-tighten hose unions since this
may very easily result In stripped threads. For the
specified torque figures see under "Maintenance".
After fitting the hose(s) it will be necessary to bleed
the brakes as described under"Bleeding the system".
Fig. 9. Flexible hose connection -
In
some instances the
locat1n1 plate (3)
is omitted.
I. SLEEVE HEXAGON
J. LOCATING PLATE
5. NUT
2. SUPPORT BRACKET
4, WASHER
6. FEED PIPE UNION NUT