Rear Disc Brakes (06.04)
Brake system (06.00)6-4-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance
Rear Brake Disc Set-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel/s
3. Remove pad wear sensors.
4. Remove bleed nipple dust caps.
5. Fit bleed bottle.
6. Loosen bleed nipples, push pistons into Calipers, tighten bleed nipples.
7. Remove bleed bottle.
8. Fit bleed screw dust caps.
9. Remove brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle springs.
10. Remove Caliper bolts (x4) and tie Caliper aside.
11. Remove handbrake Caliper bolts (x4) and tie Calipers aside.
12. Remove retaining screws (x4) and discs.
Installation
1. Clean hubs.
2. Install discs and retaining screws.
3. Install Calipers and retaining bolts.
4. Install handbrake Ca lipers (bolts x4).
5. Clean components (Caliper s, pins, shims, springs)6. Apply anti-seize compound to pads, pins and shims.
7. Install pads and shims to Caliper.
8. Install retaining pad pins
and springs to Calipers.
9. Install pad wear sensors.
10. Pump brake pedal.
11. Top-up brake fluid.
12. Install road wheel/s
13. Lower vehicle on ramp.
RH/LH Rear Caliper-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel/s
3. Remove pad wear sensor.
4. Ease Caliper pistons to release pads.
5. Remove brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.
6. Remove pads and shims from Caliper.
7. Remove brake hose (cap and plug open orifices).
8. Remove Caliper bolts (x2) and Caliper.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
When installing new brake pads, install a new brake pad wear sensor.
WAR NI NG
BEFORE MOVING OFF, PUMP THE FOOT BRAKE 2 OR
3 TIMES TO ENSURE THE FOOT BRAKE WORKS
CORRECTLY. BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS MAY REQUIRE TRAVEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PADS AND DISC.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Caliper-Renew RH06.04.AB
Rear Caliper-Renew LH06.04.AC
WAR NI NG
AVOID SKIN / EYE CONTACT OR INGESTION OF
BRAKE FLUID. IF SKIN OR EYES ARE SPLASHED WITH BRAKE FLUID, RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA
IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF BR AKE FLUID IS INGESTED,
OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
WAR NI NG
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC. IF KEPT IN OPENED CONTAINERS IT WILL ABSORB WATER VAPOUR. USE ONLY BRAKE FLUID FROM FRESHLY OPENED
CONTAINER.
Caution
Brake fluid must not be allowed to contact the vehicle
paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from the paint work
by rinsing away with running water.
Place an absorbent cloth around the brake fluid reservoir filler neck to absorb any possible brake fluid spillage.
Rear Disc Brakes (06.04)
Brake system (06.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 6-4-3
Installation
1. Clean components (pads, pins, shims, spring)
2. Install new Caliper and secure bolts (x2) (torque).
3. Apply anti-seize compound to pads, pins and shims.
4. Install pads and shims to Caliper.
5. Install retaining pins and spring to Caliper.
6. Install brake pipe (torque).
7. Install pad wear sensor.
8. Remove bleed nipple dust cap.
9. Fit bleed bottle.
10. Top-up brake fluid.
11. Bleed brake Calipe r with assistance.
12. Install bleed nipple dust caps.
13. Remove bleed bottle.
14. Top-up brake fluid.
15. Install road wheel/s
16. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Rear Pad Kit-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel/s
3. Remove pad wear sensors.
4. Remove bleed nipple dust caps.
5. Fit bleed bottle.
6. Loosen bleed nipples, push pistons into Calipers, tighten bleed nipples.
7. Remove bleed bottle.
8. Fit bleed nipple dust caps
9. Remove brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle springs.
10. Remove pads and shims from Calipers.
Installation
1. Clean components (Caliper s, pins, shims, springs)
2. Apply anti-seize compound to pads, pins and shims.
3. Install pads and shims to Caliper.
4. Install retaining pad pins and springs to Calipers
5. Install pad wear sensors.
6. Pump brake pedal.
7. Top-up brake fluid.
8. Install road wheel/s
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
WA R N I N G
ALWAYS USE A VACUUM BRUSH OR AQUEOUS
BRAKE CLEANER TO REMOVE BRAKE DUST. NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR.
When installing new brake pads, install a new brake pad wear sensor.
When bleeding a brake Calipe r, always bleed the inner
bleed screw first, followed by the outer bleed screw, then
bleed the inner bleed screw once again.
WA R N I N G
BEFORE MOVING OFF, PUMP THE FOOT BRAKE 2 OR 3 TIMES TO ENSURE THE FOOT BRAKE WORKS
CORRECTLY. BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS MAY REQUIRE TRAVEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PADS AND DISC.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
AVOID SKIN / EYE CONTACT OR INGESTION OF
BRAKE FLUID. IF SKIN OR EYES ARE SPLASHED WITH BRAKE FLUID, RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA
IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF BRAKE FLUID IS INGESTED, OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
WA R N I N G
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPI C. IF KEPT IN OPENED
CONTAINERS IT WILL ABSORB WATER VAPOUR. USE ONLY BRAKE FLUID FROM FRESHLY OPENED
CONTAINER.
Caution
Brake fluid must not be allo wed to contact the vehicle
paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from the paint work by rinsing away with running water.
Place an absorbent cloth arou nd the brake fluid reservoir
filler neck to absorb any po ssible brake fluid spillage.
WA R N I N G
ALWAYS USE A VACUUM BRUSH OR AQUEOUS
BRAKE CLEANER TO REMOVE BRAKE DUST. NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR.
When installing new brake pa ds, install a new brake pad
wear sensor.
WA R N I N G
BEFORE MOVING OFF, PUMP THE FOOT BRAKE 2 OR 3 TIMES TO ENSURE THE FOOT BRAKE WORKS
CORRECTLY. BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS MAY REQUIRE
TRAVEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PADS AND DISC.
Hand Brake (06.05)
Brake Systems (06.00)6-5-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance
RH/LH Handbrake Caliper-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel/s.
3. Ensure handbrake leve r is fully released.
4. Release handbrake adjustment (both sides).
5. Release inner cable eyelet from lever, compress ring clip (special tool) and remove cable (see Fig. 1).
6. Remove brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.
7. Remove pads and shims from Caliper.
8. Remove Caliper bolts (x2) and Caliper.
Installation
1. Clean pads, pins and spring .
2. Install new Caliper, secu re bolts (x2) and tighten.
3. Apply anti-seize compound to pads, pins and shims.
4. Install pads into Caliper.
5. Install retaining pins and spring to Caliper.
6. Operate lever on Caliper until pads contact disc.
7. Install cable to Caliper. 8. Adjust handbrake cable (see Workshop Manual
procedure 06.05.DC Handbrake Cable Assembly -
Renew).
9. Install road wheel/s.
10. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Handbrake Lever Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove driver's seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove road wheel/s.
4. Release handbrake adjustment (both sides).
5. Remove warning light switch Lucar connection.
6. Remove handbrake lever bracket (4 x bolts).
7. Remove clevis pin and clip from lever.
Installation
1. Install cable to lever.
2. Install lever to body (bolts x4) and tighten).
3. Connect warning light switch Lucar connection.
4. Install driver's seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
5. Adjust handbrake cable (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.05.DC Handbrake Cable Assembly -
Renew).
Handbrake Pad Set-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel/s.
3. Ensure handbrake lever is fully released.
4. Release handbrake adjustment (both sides).
5. Remove brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.
6. Remove pads from Caliper.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
06-05-002
WAR NI NG
BEFORE MOVING OFF, OPERATE THE HANDBRAKE 2
OR 3 TIMES TO ENSURE THE HANDBRAKE WORKS CORRECTLY. HANDBRAKE CALIPER PISTONS MAY REQUIRE TRAVEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PADS
AND DISC.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Handbrake Lever Assembly-Renew 06.05.CB
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Handbrake Pad Set-Renew 06.05.DB
WAR NI NG
ALWAYS USE A VACUUM BRUSH OR AQUEOUS
BRAKE CLEANER TO REMOVE BRAKE DUST. NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR.
Hand Brake (06.05)
Brake Systems (06.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 6-5-3
7. Remove Calipers bolts (x 4) and move Caliper aside.
Installation
1. Clean pins, springs, Caliper slide pins and pistons.
2. Retract pistons into Calipers.
3. Install Calipers and bolts (x2) to knuckles and tighten.
4. Apply anti-seize compound to pads, pins, and slide pins.
5. Install pads into Caliper.
6. Install retaining pins and springs to Caliper.
7. Operate lever on Caliper until pads contact discs.
8. Adjust handbrake cable (see Workshop Manual
procedure 06.05.DC Handbrake Cable Assembly -
Renew).
9. Install road wheel/s.
10. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Handbrake Cable Assembly-Adjust
1. Ensure handbrake is fully released.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Check condition of handbrake cable.
4. Release handbrake cable adjustment (both sides).
5. Adjust cable equally at each Caliper to achieve 4 clicks at lever.
6. Check handbrake is not binding.
7. Lower vehicle on ramp.
8. Ensure warning light is off when handbrake lever is released.
9. Ensure for correct operation of handbrake.
Handbrake Cable Assembly-Vehicle Set-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove driver's seat (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Raise vehicle on ramp. 3. Remove road wheel/s.
4. Remove exhaust rear sile
ncer box (see Workshop
Manual procedure 09.00.KB Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Renew).
5. Remove rear heat shield bolts (x4) and clips (x2).
6. Release cable adjustments (both sides).
7. Remove handbrake bracket to access clevis pin and clip and disconnect from lever (see Workshop Manual
procedure 06.05.CB Handbrake Lever Assembly -
Renew).
8. Unclip cable in the cabin.
9. Remove screws (x4) from cable clips and unclip grommet from body clip (see Fig. 1).
10. Withdraw cable from body.
11. Release inner cable eyelets from Caliper levers, compress ring clip and remove cable (see Fig. 2).
Always replace handbrake pads in axle sets.
WA R N I N G
BEFORE MOVING OFF, OPERATE THE HANDBRAKE 2 OR 3 TIMES TO ENSURE THE HANDBRAKE WORKS
CORRECTLY. HANDBRAKE CALIPER PISTONS MAY REQUIRE TRAVEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PADS AND DISC.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, I.E. SEVERE BURNS TO
THE SKIN, ALLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM TO COOL DOWN BEFORE REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Caution
Do Not attempt to disconne ct the handbrake cables
from the equaliser unit.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
06-05-003
06-05-002
Hand Brake (06.05)
Brake Systems (06.00)6-5-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
12. Remove cable from subframe.
Installation
1. Install cable into body.
2. Connect cable to handbrake lever and install handbrake lever (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.05.CB
Handbrake Lever Assembly - Renew).
3. Clip cable in cabin
4. Install cable to subframe (bolts x4).
5. Install heat shield bolts (x4) and clips (x2).
6. Install exhaust rear silencer box (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KB Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Renew).
7. Install cable to Calipers.
8. Install driver's seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
9. Adjust handbrake cable (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.05.DC Handbrake Cable Assembly -
Renew).
10. Install road wheel/s.
11. Lower vehicle on ramp. Ensure that the handbrake
lever is fully released.
WAR NI NG
BEFORE MOVING OFF, OPERATE THE HANDBRAKE 2
OR 3 TIMES TO ENSURE THE HANDBRAKE WORKS CORRECTLY. HANDBRAKE CALIPER PISTONS MAY
REQUIRE TRAVEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PADS AND DISC.
If the handbrake pads are bind ing, a squeal will be emitted
from the rear brakes.
Brake Actuation System (06.06)
Brake System (06.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 6-6-11
11. Loosen and disconnect RH/LH brake tube union from in line connection (see Fig. 2).
12. Release brake tube from clips (x2), remove brake tube.
Installation
1. Install brake tube, connect unions, secure brake tube in clips (x2), torque tighten unions.
2. Install LH/RH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB/01.02.GB Wheel Arch
Liner - Front - LH - Renew
3. Remove pedal support.
4. Top-up brake fluid.
5. Bleed brake Caliper with assistance.
6. Remove bleed bottle.
7. Install bleed nipple dust caps.
8. Clean off excess fluid.
9. Top-up brake fluid.
10. Install road wheel(s)).
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Dynamic Stability Control Module-
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Disconnect vehicle battery.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove bleed nipple dust caps.
5. Position bleed container, connect bleed hose to LHR Caliper, open bleed nipples (x1).
6. Position bleed container, connect bleed hose to LHF Caliper, open bleed nipples (x1).
7. Depress brake pedal >60 mm and secure with support.
8. Tighten LHR bleed nipple, disconnect bleed hose, remove bleed container and fit dust cap.
9. Tighten LHF bleed nipple, disconnect bleed hose, remove bleed container and fit dust cap.
10. Remove LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front -
LH - Renew).
11. Disconnect modulator multiplug.
12. Mark brake pipe unions fo r assembly purposes. Loosen
and disconnect brake pipe un ions (x6) from modulator.
Plug modulator and pipe connections.
13. Remove Torx bolts (x3) securing modulator mounting bracket to body. Remove modulator.
14. Remove Torx bolts (x3) securing modulator to mounting bracket. Collect mounting bracket from modulator.
Installation
1. Install modulator to mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x3).
2. Install modulator to body, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x3).
3. Remove plugs. Install and torque tighten brake unions (x6) to modulator.
4. Connect modulator multiplug.
Fig. 2
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A0606128
WA R N I N G
AVOID SKIN / EYE CONTACT OR INGESTION OF
BRAKE FLUID. IF SKIN OR EYES ARE SPLASHED WITH BRAKE FLUID, RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA
IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF BRAKE FLUID IS INGESTED, OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
WA R N I N G
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPI C. IF KEPT IN OPENED
CONTAINERS IT WILL ABSORB WATER VAPOUR. USE ONLY BRAKE FLUID FROM FRESHLY OPENED
CONTAINERS WHEN TOPPING-UP THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
Caution
Brake fluid must not be allo wed to contact the vehicle
paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from the paint work
by rinsing away with running water.
Caution
Always plug pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (06.09)
Brake system (06.00)
6-9-4 Workshop ManualIssue 4, November 2008
Maintenance
ABS Modulator - Remove and Install
Remove
1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
2. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Remove the four road wheels.
4. Remove the dust caps from the four brake caliper bleed
nipples .
5. Put a container in position under the rear left-side caliper to collect brake fluid.
6. Connect a bleed hose to rear left-side caliper.
7. Open the bleed nipple.
8. Put a container in position under the front left-side caliper to collect brake fluid.
9. Connect a bleed hose to front left-side caliper
10. Open the bleed nipple.
11. Operate the brake pedal more than 60 mm and install a pedal clamp to hold it.
12. Tighten the two bleed nipples.
13. Disconnect the two bleed hoses.
14. Remove the two fluid containers.
15. Install the two dust caps.
16. Remove the five or six screws that attach the rear half of the front left wheelarch liner.
17. Remove the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
18. Move the wheel arch liner to get access. 19. Disconnect the electrical connector from the modulator.
20. Put a label on each brake pipe union for the assembly
procedure.
21. Loosen and disconnect the six brake pipe unions from
the modulator. Install plugs into the modulator and the
pipe connections.
22. Remove the three M8 Torx-head screws (1) that attach the modulator mounting bracket to the body.
23. Remove the modulator.
24. Remove the three M6 Torx-head bolts that attach the modulator to the mounting bracket. Remove the
mounting bracket from the modulator.
Installation
1. Install the modulator onto the mounting bracket.
2. Install and torque the three M6 Torx-head bolts.
3. Install the modulator to the body.
4. Install and torque the three M8 Torx-head screws.
5. Remove the sealing plugs.
6. Install and torque the six brake unions to the modulator.
7. Connect the electrical connector to the modulator.
8. Put the wheel arch liner back in the correct position.
9. Install the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
10. Install the five or six scre ws to attach the wheel arch
liner.
11. Bleed the braking system (Refer to ’Brake Bleeding - AMDS
Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)7-3-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
32. Install the exhaust front mount.
33. Clean the component mating faces.
34. Apply an applicable sealant to the component mating faces.
35. Install the exhaust centre pipe.
36. Install and tighten the four bolts that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the exhaust front mount.
37. Put the clamps into position on the exhaust pipes.
38. Loosely install the four bolts that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the rear silencer.
39. Align the exhaust assembly.
40. Tighten the two clamps that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the catalytic converters.
41. Install the cross brace.
Figure 24
42. Install and torque the four bolts that attach the cross brace to the rear subframe.
Figure 25
43. Remove the strap that attaches the vehicle to the lift.
44. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are 10 mm above the ground. 45. Connect the battery ground cable.
46. Start the engine.
47. Select first gear and let the wheels to turn for 10
seconds.
48. Stop the engine.
49. Lift the vehicle.
50. Remove the fill plug for the transaxle oil.
51. Make sure that the transaxle oil is level with the opening for the transaxle oil. Add more oil if necessary.
52. Install and tighten the fill plug for the transaxle oil.
53. Install the rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray).
Complete Sportshift Hydraulic Kit-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp and secure with straps.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove rear exhaust silencer assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access & Refit).
5. Roadster Only - Remove centre undertray (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB Undertray -
Centre - Renew).
6. Remove bolts (x4), subframe cross brace.
7. Remove centre exhaust mounting bolts (x4).
8. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), release centre pipe from both catalysts.
9. Remove centre pipe and rear exhaust pipes as an
assembly.
WAR NI NG
THE EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE IS HEAVY. GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON
TO DO THE STEP THAT FOLLOWS.
WAR NI NG
TRANSAXLE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
OBEY ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN YO U HANDLE COMPONENTS
THAT HAVE TOUCHED TRANSAXLE OIL.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Complete Sportshift Hydraulic Kit-
Renew 07.03.AB
WAR NI NG
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY EARTH (- VE)
TERMINAL FIRST.
WAR NI NG
WHEN YOU LIFT THE VEHICLE ON A 'TWO POST' LIFT MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE A STRAP TO HOLD THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE TO THE RAMP. IF YOU
DO NOT, THE VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE RAMP AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Caution
When using a ‘two post’ vehicle ramp, remove the
screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch
liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel
arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.