1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER brake sensor

70 - BRAKES
CONTENTS
Page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS - FROM 02MY 2...........................................................
ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED 1.....................................................................................
PARK BRAKE - ADJUST 2.....................................................................................
REPAIR
ECU - ABS 1...........................................................................................................
SENSOR - ABS - FRONT WHEEL 2......................................................................
SENSORS - ABS - REAR WHEELS 3....................................................................
MASTER CYLINDER 4...........................................................................................
SERVO ASSEMBLY 5............................................................................................
MODULATOR UNIT - ABS 6...................................................................................
BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT 7.................................................................................
BRAKE CALIPER - REAR 8....................................................................................
SWITCH - STOP LIGHT 9.......................................................................................
FRONT BRAKE PADS - FROM 02MY 10...............................................................
REAR BRAKE PADS - FROM 02MY 11.................................................................
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70BRAKES
2
REPAIR SENSOR - ABS - FRONT WHEEL
Service repair no - 70.65.30
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on a 2 post ramp.
2.Carefully prize ABS sensor from front hub.
3.Release clip securing ABS sensor harness to
brake pipe.
4.Release clip securing ABS sensor harness to
inner wing.
5.Lower vehicle.
6.Release second clip securing ABS harness to
inner wing.
7.Disconnect sensor harness multiplug.
8.Remove sensor and harness.
Refit
9.Connect sensor harness multiplug.
10.Position sensor harness and secure to inner
wing with clip.
11.Raise vehicle.
12.Secure harness to inner wing and brake pipe
with clips.
13.Apply grease to sensor.
14.Carefully fit sensor to hub assembly.
15.Lower vehicle.
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BRAKES
3
REPAIR SENSORS - ABS - REAR WHEELS
Service repair no - 70.65.31
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on a 2 post ramp.
2.Remove both rear wheels.
3.Remove 3 bolts securing each brake disc
backplate to hub assemblies.
4.Remove both back plates.
5.Remove 2 cable ties securing sensor harness to
outer ends of axle.
6.Carefully prise both sensors from hub
assemblies.
7.Release 4 clips securing sensor harness to axle.
8.Release cable tie securing harness to
differential.
9.Release 3 cable ties securing harness to chassis
longitudinal.
10.Disconnect sensor multiplug.
11.Remove harness and sensor assembly.
Refit
12.Position harness and sensor assembly to vehicle
and connect multiplug.
13.Apply grease to both sensors.
14.Carefully fit both sensors to hub assemblies.
15.Secure harness to axle and differential with
cable ties.
16.Secure harness to axle with clips.
17.Secure harness to chassis with cable ties.
18.Fit both back plates to hub assemblies and
secure with bolts.
19.Fit rear wheels and tighten to130 Nm (95 lbf.ft)
.
20.Lower vehicle.
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PANEL REPAIRS
3
REPAIR WHEEL ARCH - FRONT
Remove
The procedure to change the Inner Front Wheelarch is
the same as for the Wing Upper, except for removal of
the ABS sensors and shield, if fitted.
BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove front lower wing.See this Section.
3.Remove RH and LH front upper wing.See this
Section.
4.Remove headlamp mounting panels.See this
Section.
5.Remove screen aperture.See this Section.
6.Remove both front doors.
7.Remove lower fascia panel.See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
8. Models with A/C:Remove relevant A/C pipes.
9.Remove front grille.
10.Drain cooling system.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Adjustment.
11.Remove radiator and intercooler.
12. Models with A/C:Remove condensor.
13.Remove air cleaner assembly.
14.Remove heater unit.See HEATING AND
VENTILATION, Repair.
15.Remove brake servo assembly.
16.Remove heater ducts.
17.Remove both front seats.
18.Remove front carpets.
19.Release all relevant harnesses and position
aside.
20.Remove facia support bracket.
Refit
21.Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Ensure all
necessary grommets and sealant is applied to
new bulkhead.
22.Reverse removal procedure.
23.Bleed brake system.See BRAKES,
Adjustment.
24.Align headlamps.See ELECTRICAL,
Adjustment.
25.Water test after refitting.
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