Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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2nd
re-Issue
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WSM.124
Section K (Brakes)
RAPIER
Top up the reservoir to Its correct level of ½ In.
(13mm) below the tiller cap orifice, and refit the
master cylinder to the car as previously described.
7288
Fig. 9.
FlelClble
hose connection. In some Instances the
locating
plate (3)
is
omitted.
I. SLEEVE HEXAGON
3. LOCATING PLATE
5. NUT
FLEXIBLE HOSES
2. SUPPORT BRACKET
<I. WASHER
6. FEED PIPE UNION NUT
Do not attempt to clear the bore of a flexible hose
by probing. If a hose Is choked or perished, fit a
replacement.
To remove (See Fig. 19)
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. 19)
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
white holding the sleeve hexagon to prevent the
hose from rotating.
When titted, 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 overtlghten the tube (union) nut
since this may very easily result In stripped threads.
For the specified torque figure, see under
"Maintenance".
After titting the hose(s) It will be necessary to bleed
the brakes as described under "Bleeding the system'