No electrics are connected. This is an abandoned project of my eldest son. Myself and son number 2 have taken it on.
We have a new galved chassis(old one was rotton) on rebuilt axles rebuilt gearbox (done by eldest son ) prior to the abandon.
Engine was running ok when he started his project.
We have replaced the engine /gearbox and bolted the old bulkhead back prior to stripping it to label up the wiring etc before tugging it out.
I just wanted to identify the plug.
cheers Peter
We have a new galved chassis(old one was rotton) on rebuilt axles rebuilt gearbox (done by eldest son ) prior to the abandon.
Engine was running ok when he started his project.
We have replaced the engine /gearbox and bolted the old bulkhead back prior to stripping it to label up the wiring etc before tugging it out.
I just wanted to identify the plug.
cheers Peter
Rubins4
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I don't think that's right John, at least it's not what I have, and I have a 'dual line' set up.
The Master Cylinder should have 2 lines coming out of it, both going into that chunck of metal the OP has pictured, that is the Brake Bias Valve. From there, one line goes to the front (and subsequently splits by way of the 3-way junction block) and the other goes to the rear where it does the same.
If a hose or line splits, the theory is that the valve in the bias unit will recognize the loss of fluid and shut off that end, leaving the other end operational. The wiring connected to the Bias Valve should then through the Brake Check light on the centre console on.
Happy to be put right on any of the above, but that's my understanding.
Extreedoc
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I think Rubins is right, having looked at the manual, the brake failure warning switch does have a plug just like that. It's the sort of thing I would find on my 19 year old Fiesta though...It attaches to the brake bias valve if you have dual line brakes. The valve is located in the front drivers wing.
The wires head off to the centre console Brake check warning light.
Simon Perks
Active Member
I have those on my series 3 ... i'll look when i get home and let you know
Well just to say thanks for the input. There are no brake lines fitted or master cylinder . The bulkhead is coming off again after identifying the electrics.
The intention is to upgrade the braking system (eventually) as a Heystee disc brake conversion is fitted to the front. They require Disco/Def parts etc so it will be the same wirth the complete system.
I was only wondering about the plug sniff sniff sorry.
cheers Peter
The intention is to upgrade the braking system (eventually) as a Heystee disc brake conversion is fitted to the front. They require Disco/Def parts etc so it will be the same wirth the complete system.
I was only wondering about the plug sniff sniff sorry.
cheers Peter
Extreedoc
Well-Known Member
British vehicle wiring has a code: certain colours are for certain jobs, for instance: white with a red tracer is part of the starter circuit. Tell us what colours the wires are and maybe we can help. Give the main colour first followed by the tracer colour if there is one. The colours in your pictures are far from clear. Try to get a copy of the British Vehicle Wiring Code, it's only a couple of A4 pages. I'll have a look for a copy to send you.
Edit: I have found a copy, if you want I can send it to you, pm me with your email.
Edit: I have found a copy, if you want I can send it to you, pm me with your email.
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gold rover
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Peter check your pm box
