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J.1. - GENERAL DESCRIPTION - Section Menu All Europa Twin Cam cars are fitted with a vacuum operated servo unit as original equipment. On cars destined for markets requiring dual braking systems and to comply with the laws existing in those markets, the braking system is split into two separate hydraulic units with its own master cylinder and Servo unit, two brakes (either front or rear). Also incorporated in the braking system is a 'brake fail' warning lamp with test switch. The lamp will glow RED if a failure occurs anywhere within the braking hydraulic system, or if the test switch is operated. J.2. - TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER - Section Menu
To Bleed the System (see also Section 'J' of the Europa Workshop Manual) [1] J.3. - REAR BRAKES ADJUSTMENT - Section Menu
To ensure the correct operation of both the rear brakes and the handbrake the under mentioned adjustment procedure should be adopted: J.4. - PEDALS 'SET-UP' DIMENSIONS - Section Menu If the occasion arises where any new pedal has been fitted, then they MUST be 'set-up' to the dimensions shown in Fig.1. Before final pedal checks are made, end float of the throttle pedal assembly in its mounting brackets must be no greater than 1.27 mm. (.05 in.). Dimensions are taken with the carpets fitted, but with the pedal rubbers removed. Set brake pedal to given dimension from bulkhead (carpet compressed), clutch pedal to be level with brake pedal by adjusting the clutch pedal return stop. With all pedals at rest, the throttle pedal must be within the dimensions shown for both sideways and fore and aft location. Editors Notes:
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