1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Workshop Manual

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70 - BRAKES
CONTENTS
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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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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION REAR BRAKE CALIPERS - FROM 02MY
1.Deflector
2.Rear brake caliper
3.Rear brake pads
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Modifications to the rear brakes have been introduced on 110 and 130 models. This is to increase the service life
of the rear brake pads in harsh environments.
New rear brake calipers are introduced which allow the fitment of brake pads with a thicker friction material. The
brake pads have increased leading and trailing edge chamfers which improve efficiency.
Aerodynamic deflectors are located forward of the rear wheels to protect the rear calipers from the ingress of dirt,
which can cause excessive pad wear. The deflectors are manufactured from moulded rubber and are flexible to
prevent damage from impact. These deflectors are fitted to 90, 110 and 130 models in markets where
environmental conditions cause excessive brake pad wear.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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ADJUSTMENT BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED
Service repair no - 70.25.02
Preparation
WARNING: Before bleeding the brake
system refer to general brake service
practice.See this Section. general brake
service practice
During bleed procedure, brake fluid level must
not be allowed to fall below the MIN mark. Keep
reservoir topped up to the MAX mark.
To bleed the hydraulic circuits, four bleed
nipples are provided, one at each caliper.
There are two methods by which air can be removed
from the braking system:-
1.MANUAL BLEED PROCEDURE
2.PRESSURE BLEED PROCEDURE
Pressure bleed procedure
Purpose designed equipment for pressure filling and
bleeding of hydraulic systems may be used on Land
Rover vehicles. The equipment manufacturers
instructions must be followed and the pressure must
not exceed 4.5 bar, 65 lb/in.
Manual bleed procedure
Equipment required
Clean glass receptacle
Bleed hose
Wrench
Approx. 2 litres (3 pts) brake fluid
Master cylinder bleed
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Depress brake pedal fully and slowly 5 times.
3.Release pedal and wait 10 seconds.
4.Repeat until firm resistance is felt at the pedal.Complete circuit bleed
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Fit bleed hose to caliper bleed screw.
3.Dip free end of bleed hose into brake fluid in
bleed bottle.
4.Open bleed nipple.
5.Depress brake pedal fully several times until fluid
is clear of air bubbles.
6.Keeping pedal fully depresses, tighten bleed
nipple then release pedal.
7.Repeat procedure for remaining calipers.
8.Fit bleed screw protection caps.
9.Check/top-up fluid level when bleeding is
complete.
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