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Hand Brake (06.05)
Brake Systems (06.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 6-5-1
Brake Systems (06.00)
Hand Brake (06.05)
Description
The handbrake control lever is located on the outside of the drivers seat and brakes the rear road wheels through a cable
system and two mechanical handbrake Calipers. Handbrake pads are applied by the mechanical brake Calipers (x2), one
acting on each rear road wheel brake disc. The Calipers are bo lted to the vertical links. Return springs on each Caliper
retract the pads when the parking brake is released.
Wear in the parking brake pads is compensated for automati cally by a mechanism within the calipers. Cable stretch is
compensated by cable adjusters.
A handbrake switch is wired normally closed. The switch is he ld open whilst the handbrake is ‘off’ and closes when the
handbrake is applied. The handbrake warning lamp on the instrument panel is illuminated when the handbrake is applied.
Specifications
06-05-001
Unlock
Button
Handbrake
Lever
Trunnion
Handbrake Cable
Stop Assembly
Handbrake Caliper
& Pad Assy
Brake pads
Minimum lining thickness 2mm
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Brake Caliper to Vertical Link 15 + 92° 11.5 + 92°

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2. Clean each caliper around the bleed screws. Remove the dust caps.
3. Prepare a bleed tube and a bottle that contains a small quantity of clean brake fluid.
4. If necessary, top up the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid from a new container.
5. Switch on the AMDS and load the ‘Anti-lock braking diagnostics’ software.
6. Select ‘Brake Bleed’ and follow the AMDS instructions.
Brake Master Cylinder and Vacuum
Booster-Renew
Removal
1. Move drivers seat fully rearward.
2. Remove clevis pin and clip.
3. Remove booster securing nuts (x4).
4. Remove corner cross brace.
5. Move expansion tank aside for access (bolt x1, nut x1,
hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
6. Remove vacuum hose move aside.
7. Remove bolts (x2) from clutch pipe bracket and move aside.
8. Disconnect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
9. Disconnect multiplugs (x4).
10. Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder (move aside).
11. Remove booster assembly.
Installation
1. Install booster assembly.
2. Connect brake pipes to master cylinder.
3. Install bolts (x2) clutch pipe bracket.
4. Connect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
5. Connect multiplugs (x4).
6. Install vacuum hose.
7. Install expansion tank aside (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
8. Install corner cross brace (torque) (only fully tighten when vehicle on level floor).
9. Install servo retaining nuts (x4) (torque).
10. Install clevis pin and clip.
11. Bleed Brakes (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.DD Brake Hydraulic System - Flush/Refill/Bleed).
WA R N I N G
BRAKE FLUID THAT CONTAINS WATER CAN AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKES AND CAUSE CORROSION IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
IF YOU KEEP BRAKE FLUID IN OPEN CONTAINERS, IT WILL ABSORB WATER VAPOUR.
USE ONLY BRAKE FLUID FROM NEW CONTAINERS
WHEN YOU TOP-UP THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR..
When you bleed a brake caliper, always bleed the inner bleed screw first, followed by the outer bleed screw, then bleed the inne r bleed screw again.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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
CONTAINERS WHEN TOPPING-UP THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
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.
Caution
Always plug pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt or
moisture into the system.
Caution
Always plug pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt or
moisture into the system.

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Brake system (06.00)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (06.09)
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a four-channel system
having independent inputs from all four-wheel speed
sensors.
The ABS module, monitors signals from the sensors to
calculate, brake slip and the acceleration / deceleration of
individual wheels. When the brake pedal is depressed, and
the ABS module detects incipient wheel lock-up from the
incoming signals, it triggers the re-circulation pump inside
the module’s hydraulic modulator, and the solenoid valves
for the wheel(s) concerned. Brake pressure, is then
modulated to increase / decrease or remain constant at the
wheel(s) concerned until whee l lock-up is eliminated. The
ABS provides self-diagnosis and any malfunction within the
system will be indicated to the dr iver by the illumination of
the brake warning light and ‘ABS FAULT’ displayed in the
message centre right. Should a fault develop within the ABS,
the brake system will operate conventionally and with the
same standard of performanc e as a vehicle not equipped
with ABS.
Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC ) is a closed-loop system
designed to enhance driving safety by improving vehicle
handling when the tyres are at the limits of their grip
capabilities. This is achieved through instantaneous,
electronically controlled, reduction of engine torque and
strategic application of the brakes at individual wheels.
By using the principle that by controlling the brakes
individually it is possible, to an extent, to steer the vehicle.
This principle can be used to enhance driving safety by
correcting the vehicle’s yaw moment (turning force), when
the vehicle fails to follow th e driver’s steering inputs.
Concept
Satisfactory handling is determined according to whether a
vehicle maintains a path, wh ich accurately reflects the
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difference between the ideal and actual response within a
tolerance band. This directly influences the forces on the
tires to generate a corrective yaw moment to reduce the side
forces of the tires where appropriate
System Overview
The DSC system embraces capabilities far beyond that of
ABS, or ABS and traction control combined, while relying on
the components of these systems. It also incorporates these
additional sensors for measur ing the vehicle’s motion and
brake system pressure:
Ya w r a t e s e n s o r - located centrally on the transmission
tunnel.
Lateral acceleration sensor - integrated with the yaw rate
sensor.
Steering angle sensor - located on the upper steering
column.
Pressure transducer - located on master cylinder.
The ABS / DSC module supports data exchange with other
vehicle electronic systems via the CAN network; the module
also enables diagnostic interrogation using WDS.
The following components register driver demand and the
ABS / DSC module processes their signals as a basis for
defining an ideal response:
PCM - position of accelerator pedal.
Brake master cylinder pressure transducer - driver’s
braking effort.
Steering angle sensor - position of steering wheel.
There are many supplementary parameters also included in
the processing calculations these include the coefficient of
friction and vehicle speed. The ABS / DSC module monitors
these factors based on signals transmitted by the sensors for:
• Wheel speed
• Lateral acceleration
• Brake pressure
• Yaw rate
Using these parameters, the function of the ABS / DSC
module is to determine the current vehicle status based on
the yaw-rate signal and the slip as estimated by the ABS /
DSC module. It then maintains the vehicle response within
a tolerance of the ‘normal’ behaviour, which is easily
controlled by the driver.
In order to generate the desired yaw behaviour the ABS /
DSC module controls the selected wheels using the ABS
hydraulic system and engine control system. In the event of
engine intervention, the ABS / DSC module calculates the
torque which should be supplied by the engine to the
wheels, and relays this request signal to the PCM which
implements the torque request.
The PCM receives signals from the DSC system via the CAN
bus and reduces engine torque as follows:
• The throttle is positioned to provide the requested engine target torque. • During the transient phase of torque reduction caused by
mechanical and combustion delays, other alternative
torque reduction methods are used to provide a quicker
response.
• The ignition is retarded and / or the fuel is cut-off at the injectors at selected cylinders.
• Ignition and fuelling are reinstated when the engine torque reaches the requested value
Operation Summary
• DSC is switched ‘ON’ when the engine is started
• When the system is operating , the DSC light in the instrument cluster will flash, at the rate of twice a second
• DSC can be switched ‘OFF / ON’ by pressing the DSC switch
• The DSC light in the instru ment cluster will illuminate
continuously when the system is switched ‘Off’.
• ‘DSC OFF’ will be displayed in the message centre right to indicate the system has been switched ‘OFF’
• A malfunction in the traction control system will be indicated to the driver by the following:
• The DSC light in the instru ment cluster will illuminate
continuously
• The message ‘DSC NOT AVAILABLE’ will be displayed in the message centre right
• If vehicle speed control is engaged it will automatically disengage when traction control is operating .
Traction Control
Traction control is a function of DSC, and is operated in
association with DSC. Traction control prevents excessive
wheel-spin at standing starts, or during acceleration. Wheel-
spin is usually caused by ex cessive use of the accelerator
pedal, or slippery, loose or bumpy road surfaces. To prevent
excessive wheel-spin and mainta in vehicle stability such
situations are overcome by the intervention of the traction
control system by:
• Braking the driven-wheel when it starts to slip
• And / or adapting the engine torque to a level corresponding to the traction available on the road
surface.
Functional Description
Traction control uses the ABS electronic and mechanical /
hydraulic hardware with additional valves to control the
braking pressure at the calipe rs. An engine interface also
enables the engine to respond to torque reduction requests
from the traction control. As with ABS, the signals from the
wheel-speed sensors are supplied to the ABS module, where
they are used to calculate the wheel-slip of the individual
wheels. Traction control intervention is initiated if the slip at
one of the wheels is excessive.

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Engine Intervention
In the event of wheel-slip the ABS / DSC module calculates
the torque, which should be applied by the engine to reduce
the wheel-slip (this torque does not exceed driver demand).
Engine torque reduction is then requested from the PCM via
the CAN bus. The PCM, in response to these signals, reduces
engine torque by controlling the ignition and fuelling. A
traction control gearshift pattern is automatically selected
within the automatic transmission software whenever
traction control is active.
Brake Intervention
This function operates by increasing the pressure in the
brake caliper of the slipping wheel, by closing the separation
valve and the inlet valve of the non-slipping wheel and
running the modulator pump. This takes fluid from the fluid
reservoir via the non-actuated master cylinder and
pressurizes the brake caliper. The pressure is modulated at
the caliper via the inlet and outlet valves to achieve the
desired wheel-slip target to maximize traction.
ABS / DSC Circuit
Specifications
SR,05UR,05YR,0.5NR,0.5
WR,05NR,05
YG,05WG,05
YU,05WU,05
W,05N,05
W,0.5U,0.5R,0.5
P,0.5Y,0.5
B,0.5WG,0.5GB,0.5
B,0.5BG,0.5
GW,0.5
P,0.5
U,0.5
U,3.0
BK,1.0BK,1.0
P,0.35P,0.35P,0.35 U,3.0
WG,05YG,05
WU,05
SR,05UR,05YR,0.5NR,0.5
WG,05YG,05
WU,05
WG,05YG,05
WU,05YU,05YU,05YU,05Module-ABS
OBD2-Body (B)
Earth-Module ABSEarth-Module ABS
C1184-18C2410-6
Sensor-Brake Pressure
Sensor-Brake Pedal Travel
Sensor-Rear ABS-LH
C0746-7C0746-6
C0746-5
Switch-Brake Boost
Sensor-Yawrate / Acceleration
C2411-6C2411-5C2411-4
C2411-3
C0144-7C0144-3
C0144-2
Sensor-Front ABS-LH
Sensor-Front ABS-RH
C2410-10C2410-9
C2410-8
Sensor-Rear ABS-RH
C0746-4C0144-1C2410-7
C0877-7
K-LINESPL50-KL/FA
C0362-1C0434-1
C2444-2
SIGC2444-1
GND
C2444-3
SENSP
C2446-2
GNDC2446-1
SENSPT
C2446-3
SIG
C0501-47
GNDC0501-16
GND
C0501-2K-LINE
C0501-24
GND
C0501-31
PWM
C0501-30
NC
C0501-25
CAN HS-
C0501-28
SIGC0501-27
NO
C0501-29
CAN HS+C0501-6
CLUST_SP
C0501-17
PWR
C0501-5
GND
C0501-32BATT FEED
C0501-7
SENSPT
C0501-3 SIG
C0501-20 SIGC0501-19
GND
C0501-18 SENSP
C0501-4IGN FEED
C0501-46
F/L/GNDC0501-45
F/L/SIG
C0501-42
R/R/GNDC0501-43
R/R/SIG
C0501-36
R/L/SIG
C0501-34
F/R/SIGC0501-33
F/R/GND
C0501-1
BATT FEEDC0501-37
R/L/GND
C2448-5
C2448-3
C2448-2C2448-1
C2448-4
C1656-3 CLUS_SPC1656-2
CAN HS+C1656-1 CAN HS-
C1656-5
GND
C0516-2-C0516-1+
C0517-2
-C0517-1+
C0502-1
+
C0503-2 -C0503-1+
C0502-2 -
Sensor
Steering Angle
Sheet 61
F4
30.0 AmpsRelay 1
Underbonnet Fusebox
DIODE 1
F28
10.0 Amps
F20
30.0 Amps
F19
30.0 Amps
Earth
Steering Angle
Sensor
C0576-1
C0577-4C2608-1 VBATT
C0573-2
C0571-3
C0573-3
C0578-8SPL5-VIGN/FOR
C1672-5
VPWRC1672-8
GND
011-6-003
Oils/Greases
Brake FluidCastrol Response Super Dot 4
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Modulator to Bracket 5 4
Modulator / Bracket to body 9 7
Brake hose unions 17 1413
10.5
17 Nm. 17 Nm.
17 Nm.
14 Nm.
14 Nm. 14 Nm.

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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

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13. Lower the vehicle. WA R N I N G
BEFORE YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE, OPERATE THE
FOOT BRAKE PEDAL 2 OR 3 TIMES TO MAKE SURE
THAT THE FOOT BRAKE OPERATES CORRECTLY. YOU MUST OPERATE BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS TO CLOSE
THE SPACE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PADS AND THE DISC.

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May 2007 Workshop Manual 7-2-1
Transmission (07.00)
Contents
Transmission Cooling (07.02) ............................... 7-2-2Specifications.......................................................... 2-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-2Oil Cooler Matrix-Renew ....................................... 2-2
Manual Transmission Oil Ou tlet Hose-Renew ........ 2-3
Manual Transmission Oil Inlet Hose-Renew ........... 2-3
Manual Transmission (07.03) ................................ 7-3-1 Description ............................................................. 3-1Cooling .................................................................. 3-1
Specifications.......................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-2 Transaxle Assembly-Remove for Access/Refit .......... 3-2
Complete Sportshift Hydraulic Kit-Renew .............. 3-6
Complete Shifter Assembly-Renew-Roadster Only.. 3-9
Reservoir Tank Assembly-Renew-Roadster Only ... 3-10
Pump Inlet/Valve Body Bleed/Reservoir
Tank Hoses-Renew-Roadster Only ....................... 3-11
Hydraulic Pump Assembly-Renew
-Sportshift Only.................................................... 3-12
HP Hose Kit-Renew-Roadster Only ...................... 3-13
Dry Break Connector-Renew-Roadster Only ........ 3-15
Clutch Position Sensor-Renew
-Roadster/Sportshift Only ..................................... 3-17
Transmission Sensor Assembly
-Renew-Sportshift Only ........................................ 3-18
Transmission Valve Block-Renew ......................... 3-20
Shifter Assembly Gasket-Renew ........................... 3-23
Transaxle Assembly-Remove for Access & Refit
-Sportshift Only.................................................... 3-23
Transmission Axle Assembly-D rain/Refill............... 3-26
Transaxle Assembly-Renew .................................. 3-26
Automatic Control System (07.05) ........................ 7-5-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1Paddle Shift Switch Assembly - Renew
- (Sportshift Only)................................................... 5-1
Sportshift Drive Switch-Ren ew-Sportshift Only ....... 5-1
Sportshift Neutral Switch-Renew-Sportshift Only .... 5-2
Sportshift Reverse Switch-Renew-Sportshift Only ... 5-2
Sportshift Comfort Switch-Renew-Sportshift Only ... 5-3
Sportshift Interface Box-Re new-Sportshift Only ...... 5-3
Manual Control System (07.06) ............................. 7-6-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 6-1Gearshift Assembly Mechan ism-Renew .................. 6-1
Transmission Gearshift Cable Assembly-Renew ...... 6-1
Automatic Shifting Subsystem (07.11)................. 7-11-1 Maintenance ......................................................... 11-1Transmission Control Module
-Renew-Sportshift Only ........................................ 11-1

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Specifications Maintenance
Transaxle Assembly - Remove for Access
and Install
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray).
3. Raise the vehicle and install straps to hold it to the lift (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
Type
Graziano AM803T transaxle with:
• Integrated Shifter Bellcrack System (Cable Operated)
• Integrated Reverse Switch
• Plate Type Limited Slip Differential
Synchronisers
Triple Cone Syncros on 1st and 2nd, double cone on all
other gears incl. reverse.
Lubrication
Pressure fed system with integrated pump driven by the
input shaft. Filter (filter is serviceable item).
Transaxle Oil
Shell Transaxle 75W/90 (very important that this is the
transaxle type, Do not use Shell Spirax 75W90)
Transaxle Quantity.
Coolant System Quantity. 4 ltr (7 pt / 4.2 US qts)
0.5 ltr (0.9 pt / 0.53 US qts)
Transaxle + Coolant
Quantity 4.5 ltr (7.9 pt / 4.6 US qts)
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
3.15:1 1.95:1 1.44:1 1.15:1 0.94:1 0.77:1 (upto VIN
C00525)
0.76:1 (VIN
C00526
Onwards)
Reverse
2.39:1
Differential Locking Ratio
10% Drive, 30% Coast
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Sump plug 49 36.5
LH Output shaft housing 10 7.5
Halfshaft 70 52
Differential Cover 35 26
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Transaxle Assembly-Remove for
Access/Refit 07.03.AA
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.
WAR NI NG
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHA UST COOL BEFORE YOU
DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.