1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY brakes

BRAKES
9
REPAIR SERVO ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 70.50.01
Remove
Before starting repair refer to general brake service
practice.
See General Brake Service Practice
NOTE: The filter, non-return valve and
grommet, are the only serviceable
components, in event of failure or damage
fit a new unit.
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Disconnect electrical plug to low fluid level
switch.
3.Thoroughly clean immediate area around all
master cylinder outlet ports. Remove each brake
pipe, sealing each pipe and outlet port to prevent
ingress of foreign matter.
4.Disconnect vacuum supply hose to servo.
5.Remove lower dash panel to gain access to
servo push rod to brake pedal.
6.Remove clevis pin securing servo push rod to
brake pedal.
7.Remove two nuts and plain washers securing
servo.
8.Remove servo and master cylinder assembly.
9.Drain brake fluid into a suitable container. (If
master cylinder is kept horizontal it is not
necessary to drain fluid).10.Detach spacer from pedal box mounting face of
servo.
NOTE: Retain spacer for reassembly. The
spacer ensures stringent pedal to servo
operating dimensions are maintained.
11.Remove master cylinder from existing servo and
refit to new servo, if fitting new unit.
Refit
12.Fit spacer to servo.
13.Fit servo to pedal box.
14.Lightly grease brake pedal around area servo
push rod pivots.
15.Fit push rod to lower hole of brake pedal. Fit
clevis pin and clip.
16.Secure servo with two nuts and plain washers.
Tighten nuts to
26 Nm.
17.Refit lower dash panel.
18.Fit master cylinder to servo, refit nuts, plain and
spring washers. Tighten nuts to
26 Nm.
19.Remove all sealing plugs. Refit brake pipes to
respective ports. Tighten brake pipes to
15 Nm.
20.Refit vacuum supply hose.
21.Fill master cylinder to correct level using correct
grade of brake fluid.
See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids
22.Bleed brake system.See Brake System Bleed

70BRAKES
10
REPAIR FRONT BRAKE PADS
Service repair no - 70.40.02
Service tool:
LRT.70-500 - Piston clamp
Remove
1.Remove front road wheels.
See WHEELS AND
TYRES, Repair, Wheels
2.Clean exterior of calipers.
3.Remove split [cotter] pin from retaining pins.
4.Remove pad retaining pins and anti-rattle
springs.
5.Remove brake pads.
6.Clean exposed parts of pistons, using new brake
fluid. Wipe away excess with a lint free cloth.
7.Using piston clamp LRT-70-500 press each
piston back into its bore. Ensure that displaced
brake fluid does not overflow from reservoir.
Refit
8.Fit brake pads.
9.Fit pad retaining pins and anti-rattle springs.
Secure with new split [cotter] pin.
10.Apply service brake pedal several times to locate
pads.
11.Check fluid reservoir. Top up if necessary, using
correct grade of fluid.
See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids

BRAKES
11
REPAIR REAR BRAKE PADS
Service repair no - 70.40.03
Service tool:
LRT-70-500 - Piston clamp
Remove
1.Remove rear road wheels.
See WHEELS AND
TYRES, Repair, Wheels
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Clean exterior of calipers.
4.Remove pad retaining pins and springs.
5.Remove brake pads.
6.Clean exposed parts of pistons, using new brake
fluid. Wipe away excess with a lint free cloth.
7.Using piston clamp LRT-70-500 press each
piston back into its bore. Ensure that displaced
brake fluid does not overflow from reservoir.Refit
8.Insert brake pads.
9.Position pad retaining springs, fit new pins and
spread ends.
10.Apply service brake pedal several times to locate
pads.
11.Check fluid reservoir, top up if necessary, using
correct grade of fluid.
See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids

70BRAKES
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REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Key to caliper
1. Caliper
2. Bleedscrew
3. Antirattle springs
4. Pad retaining pins
5. Split [cotter] pin
6. Friction pads
7. Piston
8. Wiper seal retainer
9. Wiper seal
10. Fluid seal
11. Brake disc

BRAKES
13
REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
Service repair no - 70.55.03
Service repair no - 70.55.16
Service tool:
LRT-70-500 - Piston clamp
Before starting repair refer to general brake service
practice.
See General Brake Service Practice
Remove caliper
1.Loosen front wheel retaining nuts, raise front of
vehicle, lower onto axle stands, remove wheels.
2.Expose flexible brake hose by moving coiled
protective covering.
3.Using a recognised hose clamp, clamp hose to
prevent loss of brake fluid.
4.Disconnect rigid brake pipe from flexible hose,
seal exposed ends to prevent ingress of dirt.
5.Remove split [cotter] pin, retaining pins and
springs, withdraw pads. If refitting pads, identify
them for assembly to original locations.
6.Loosen bolts and remove caliper.
Repair
Do not separate caliper halves
7.Clean outer surfaces of caliper using aerosol
brake cleaner.
8.Using special tool LRT-70-500, clamp pistons in
inboard half of caliper. Gently, keeping fingers
clear, and withCAUTION,apply air pressure to
fluid inlet port to expel pistons. It is unlikely that
pistons will expel at same time, regulate rate
with a suitable piece of wood between
appropriate piston and caliper.
9.Finally remove pistons, identifying them with
their respective bores.
10.Remove wiper seal retainer by inserting a blunt
screwdriver between retainer and seal. Pry
retainer carefully from mouth of bore.
11.Taking care not to damage seal grooves, extract
wiper seal and fluid seal.
12.Clean bores, pistons and seal grooves using
clean brake fluid only. If caliper or pistons are
corroded, or their condition is not perfect, new
parts must be fitted.

70BRAKES
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REPAIR Assemble outboard pistons
13.Coat new fluid seal with brake fluid. Ease seal
into groove in bore using only fingers, ensuring it
is properly seated. Fluid seal and groove are not
same in section, so when seal is seated it feels
raised to touch at edge furthest away from
mouth of bore.
14.Coat appropriate piston with brake fluid. Insert it
squarely into bore by hand only. Do not tilt piston
during insertion, leave approximately 8mm
projecting from bore.
15.Coat new wiper seal with brake fluid and fit to
new seal retainer. Slide assembly, seal first, over
protruding piston and into bore recess. Use
piston clamp to press home seal retainer and
piston.
Mounting inboard pistons
16.Clamp outboard pistons and carry out same
procedure for removing and fitting outboard
pistons and seals, instructions 8 to 15.
Fit calipers and pads
17.Fit caliper, tighten bolts evenly to
82 Nm.
18.Connect brake flexible hoses to caliper. Tighten
to
15 Nm.
19.Remove hose clamps.
20.Insert pads. Fit pins and springs, secure using
new split [cotter] pin.
21.Bleed brake system.
See Brake System Bleed
22.Press brake pedal firmly several times to locate
friction pads.
23.Fit road wheels, remove axle stands. Finally
tighten road wheel nuts to
130 Nm.
24.Road test vehicle. Note that new friction pads
require 'bedding-in', this may take several
hundred miles before brakes are at maximum
efficiency.

BRAKES
15
REPAIR REAR BRAKE CALIPERS
Service repair no - 70.55.06
Service repair no - 70.55.17
Service tool:
LRT-50-700 - Piston clamp
Before starting repair refer to general brake service
practice.
See General Brake Service Practice
Remove caliper
1.Loosen rear road wheel nuts. Jack up vehicle,
lower onto axle stands, remove wheels.
2.Using a recognised hose clamp, clamp flexible
brake hose above rear axle.
3.Remove brake pipe(s) from rear brake caliper(s).
4.Seal pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt.
5.Remove retaining pins and springs and withdraw
pads. If same pads are to be refitted, identify
them for assembly in original positions.
6.Remove two bolts, withdraw caliper from axle.
Repair
Do not separate caliper halves
7.Clean outer surfaces of caliper with aerosol
brake cleaner.
8. WITH CAUTIONexpel pistons from their bores
by applying air pressure to fluid inlet port. It is
unlikely both pistons will expel at same time,
regulate rate with a suitable piece of wood
inserted between two pistons.
9.Finally, remove pistons keeping them identified
with their respective bores.
10.Remove wiper seal retainer by inserting a blunt
screwdriver between retainer and seal and pry
retainer carefully from mouth of bore.
11.Taking care not to damage seal grooves, extract
wiper seal and fluid seal.
12.Clean bores, pistons and particularly seal
grooves using clean brake fluid only. If caliper or
pistons are corroded or their condition is not
perfect new parts must be fitted.

70BRAKES
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REPAIR 13.Apply brake fluid to new seal. Fit seal into
groove in bore. When seal is seated it feels
raised to touch at edge furthest away from
mouth of bore.
14.Coat piston with brake fluid. Insert it squarely
into bore. Do not tilt piston during insertion and
leave 8mm projecting from bore.
15.Coat a new wiper seal with brake fluid and fit to
new seal retainer. Slide assembly, seal first, over
protruding piston into bore recess.
16.Using special tool LRT-70-500 - piston clamp,
press home seal retainer and piston.
Mounting inboard piston
17.Carry out same procedure as for removing and
fitting outboard piston and seals, instructions 8 to
16.
Fit calipers and pads to vehicle
18.Fit caliper to axle, tighten two bolts evenly to
82
Nm.
19.Connect brake pipe to caliper. Tighten to15Nm.
20.Remove clamp from flexible brake hose.
21.Insert pads and retaining springs, secure in
position with new retaining pins and spread
ends. Note correct position of retaining springs.
22.Bleed brake system.See Brake System Bleed
23.Press brake pedal firmly several times to locate
pads.
24.Fit road wheels, remove axle stands and finally
tighten road wheel nuts,
25.Road test vehicle. Note new brake pads require
'bedding-in', for several hundred miles before
brakes are at maximum efficiency.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUST
See SECTION 10,
Maintenance, Vehicle Interior