Reliant Rebel 700 1967 Workshop Manual page 67

Rear wheel cylinders - removal & replacement
Faulty rear wheel cylinders will show similar symptoms to faulty front
ones. If the vehicle has a tendency to gently pull to the left or right
under braking, a rear cylinder might be the cause.
To remove
1. Remove the brake shoes as previously described.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic pipe from the cylinder and plug to
avoid leakage and dirt ingress. Remove the bleed nipple.
3.
Prise off the wheel cylinder retaining circlips and remove
the cylinder.
Replace in reverse order. Bleed the brakes.
Note: The circlips MUST be replaced with new ones.
Safety Note: Brake shoes contaminated by leaking fluid must always
be replaced. On no account try to clean contaminants from brake
shoe linings.
Master cylinder - removal & replacement
A faulty master cylinder can be diagnosed by excessive pedal
movement or signs of leakage around the rubber sealing gaiter and
push rod. A very stiff brake pedal might indicate a seized master
cylinder piston. Overhaul is not advised with complete replacement of
a faulty or worn unit being the recommended course of action.
To remove
1. From beneath the vehicle, remove the split pin and the
clevis pin connecting the brake pedal lever to the master cylinder.
2.
Disconnect the fluid pipe from the master cylinder and plug
to avoid leakage or dirt ingress.
3. Unscrew the nuts, bolts and lock washers, securing the
master cylinder to the chassis and remove the master cylinder.
Replace in reverse order. Bleed the brakes.
Brake pedal assembly (Figure 7)
Remove split pin, clevis pin and washer and disconnect from the
master cylinder. Remove pedal return spring. Pull the brake pedal
lever down and remove the countersunk screws securing the
pedal to the lever. Unscrew the 3/8UNF self lock nut and
withdraw the brake lever
Reassemble in reverse order.
Handbrake cable - replacement
To replace handbrake cable (Figure 6)
1. With the handbrake in the off position, from beneath the
vehicle, remove the split pin washer and clevis pin and disconnect the
cable from the base of the handbrake lever.
2. Remove the outer cable from the cable guide and release
the cable from the handbrake lever bracket.
3. Remove the split pin, washer and clevis pin from the
compensator assembly on the rear axle.
4. Slacken the adjuster locking nut, release the clevis from the
compensator and withdraw the cable from the axle cable stop.
Reassemble in reverse order
Adjust the hand brake.
Operation 11
1. With the handbrake off, remove the split pin, washer and
clevis pin connecting the handbrake cable to the handbrake lever.
2. From inside the vehicle, peel back the carpet around the
handbrake lever. Unscrew three set screws, lock washers and coach
washers and detach the handbrake lever from the body mounting.
Replace in the reverse order, and re-adjust the handbrake if
necessary.
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Handbrake lever - removal & replacement