Lotus Esprit Series, Руководство по ремонту

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BRAKING SYSTEM
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WARNING: Frequently check the level of fluid i n the reservoir whilst bleeding
the braking system.
2. Remove the dust cap from the right-hand front bleed nipple and f i t a bleed
pipe from the nipple to a suitable container. Immerse the end of the pipe
i n the container i n clean fluid.
3.
Slacken the bleed by one turn and depress the brake pedal slowly
noting the condition of the entering the container.
4. Continue to operate the brake until the fluid entering the container i s
clean and free of any air bubbles.
5. Depress the brake pedal once more and close the nipple at the end of
the stroke. Take care not to overtighten nipple.
6. Remove bleed pipe and replace dust cap.
7. Perform the same procedure on the left-hand front bleed ni
pp
le, followed by
the right-hand rear then the left-hand rear.
WARNING:
D O
NOT
USE
fluid during bleeding for tapping up the master
Dis p elled fluid contains air and the a i r contains water, there-
fore contamination would arise
if
fluid i s re-used.
MASTER CYLINDER
To Remove
I . Place a receptacle under the master cylinder to collect fluid escaping
during removal.
2.
Disconnect the two pipes from the cylinder and insert plugs i n the
pipes to prevent ingress of foreign matter.
3.
Disconnect the electrical connections to the reservoir cap.
4 . Remove the two nuts and spring washers securing the master cylinder t o the
servo unit and remove the master cylinder.
To Replace
Reverse the removal procedure, then bleed the system as previously
described. Tighten a l l the securing nuts to the torques specified i n the
TECHNICAL DATA.
ESPRIT
.