MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual page 155

THE BRAKING SYSTEM
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adjusting bolt
compressed air. No attempt should be made to clear a
blockage by probing as this may result in damage to the
lining and serious restriction to 6Wd ftow. Partially or
totally blocked flexible pipes should always
be
renewed.
When removing or refitting a flexible pipe the end sleeve
hexagon should be held with the appropriate spanner to
prevent
the pipe from twisting. A twisted pipe will prove
clelrimental to efficient brake operation.
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Removmg a rear lloJe
The front end of the rear flexible bose is held in a
bracket mounted on the right-hand battery box. Unscrew
the metal pipe union nut and release the pipe. Hold the
hexagon on the flexible hose with a spanner and remove
the large retaining nut and its shakeproof washer from
the under side of the support
bracket.
The pipe may now
be unscrewed at its rear end from the three-way piece on
the rear axle.
Remoli:nc a
fro,.
hose
Unscrew the metal pipe union nuts at each end of the
front hose. H old the hexagon on the flexible hose and
remove the nut and sbakcproof washer on the under side
of the mounting brackets.
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