1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY wheel

BRAKES
70-26 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The handbrake consists of a drum brake, installed on the rear of the transfer box, operated by a cable connected to
a handbrake lever between the front seats.
Handbrake lever
The handbrake lever is mounted on a base plate which attaches to the transmission tunnel. A conventional ratchet
and thumb operated release button are incorporated for locking and unlocking the lever. A warning switch on the base
of the lever operates the brake warning lamp in the instrument pack. While the handbrake is applied the warning
switch connects an earth to the instrument pack which, if the ignition is on, illuminates the brake warning lamp. In
some markets, the instrument pack performs a bulb check of the brake warning lamp each time the ignition is switched
on.
Cable
The handbrake cable consists of inner and outer cables installed between the handbrake lever and the drum brake.
A protective sleeve is installed on the cable to protect the cable from heat from the exhaust system. Handbrake
adjustment is provided by a threaded sleeve installed on the outer cable where it locates in the handbrake lever.
Turning an adjuster wheel, which is keyed to the threaded sleeve and secured by a 'C' clip, alters the effective length
of the outer sleeve and consequently changes the handbrake lever movement needed to apply the drum brake.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-33
REPAIRS
Brake disc - front
$% 70.12.10
Brake discs must be renewed in pairs, unless
one disc requires changing before 1000 miles
(1500 km) from new.
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to
swivel hub.
4.Release caliper and tie aside clear of brake
disc.
CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on
brake hose.
5.Remove screw securing disc to drive flange.
6.Remove brake disc from drive flange Refit
1.Clean mating faces of drive flange and new
disc.
2.Fit brake disc to drive flange, fit screw and
tighten to 13 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
3.Clean mating faces of caliper and hub.
4.Fit caliper, and tighten bolts to 175 Nm (129
lbf.ft).
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
70-34 REPAIRS
Brake disc - rear
$% 70.12.33
Brake discs must be renewed in pairs, unless
one disc requires changing before 1000 miles
(1500 km) from new.
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to rear
hub.
4.Release caliper and tie aside clear of brake
disc.
CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on
brake hose.
5.Remove screw securing disc to drive flange.
6.Remove brake disc from drive flange. Refit
1.Clean mating faces of drive flange and new
disc.
2.Fit brake disc to drive flange, fit screw and
tighten to 13 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
3.Clean mating faces of caliper and hub.
4.Fit caliper and tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 lbf.ft).
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
70-38 REPAIRS
Brake pads - front
$% 70.40.02
WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle
sets only, otherwise braking efficiency may be
impaired.
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Remove lower guide pin bolt from caliper and
pivot caliper housing upwards.
4.Remove 2 brake pads from caliper carrier.
Shims are part of the brake pads.Refit
1.Rotate disc by hand and scrape all scale and
rust from around edge of disc.
2.Scrape rust from pad locating surfaces on
caliper.
3.Clean dust from calipers using brake cleaning
fluid.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.
4.Using tool LRT-70-500, press caliper pistons
fully into bores. Ensure that displaced fluid
does not overflow from reservoir.
5.Fit brake pads with chamfer towards leading
edge of disc.
6.Lower caliper housing over pads.
7.Ensure flats on guide pins locate with lugs on
caliper housing. fit new pivot bolt and tighten to
30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
8.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
9.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
10.Depress brake several times to set pad to disc
clearance.
11.Check and top-up brake fluid.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-39
Brake pads - rear
$% 70.40.10
WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle
sets only, otherwise braking efficiency may be
impaired.
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Remove lower guide pin bolt from caliper and
pivot caliper housing upwards.
4.Remove 2 brake pads from caliper carrier.
Shims are part of the brake pads.Refit
1.Rotate disc by hand and scrape all scale and
rust from around edge of disc.
2.Scrape rust from pad locating surfaces on
caliper.
3.Clean dust from calipers using brake cleaning
fluid.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.
4.Using tool LRT-70-500, press caliper pistons
fully into bores. Ensure that displaced fluid
does not overflow from reservoir.
5.Fit pads to caliper carrier.
6.Lower caliper housing over pads.
7.Ensure flats on guide pins locate with lugs on
caliper housing. fit new pivot bolt and tighten to
30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
8.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
9.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
10.Depress brake several times to set pad to disc
clearance.
11.Check and top-up brake fluid.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-45
Housing - caliper - front
$% 70.55.24
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle, one side.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Clamp brake hose to prevent fluid loss.
4.Remove brake hose banjo bolt and discard
sealing washers.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
5.Remove 2 guide pin bolts and remove caliper
housing from carrier.
6.Remove 2 brake pads from caliper carrier. Refit
1.Rotate disc by hand and scrape all scale and
rust from around edge of disc. Clean location
surfaces on caliper bracket.
2.Clean dust from brake parts using brake
cleaning fluid.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.
3.Fit brake pads to caliper carrier.
4.Position caliper housing to carrier, align flats on
guide pins with caliper housing.
5.Fit guide pin bolts and tighten to 30 Nm (22
lbf.ft).
6.Clean banjo bolt and fit new sealing washers.
7.Position hose to caliper and tighten banjo bolt
to 32 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
8.Remove clamp from brake hose.
9.Bleed brake system.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
system bleeding.
10.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
11.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
70-46 REPAIRS
Housing - caliper - rear
$% 70.55.25
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle, one side.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Clamp brake hose to prevent fluid loss.
4.Remove brake hose banjo bolt and discard
sealing washers.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
5.Remove 2 guide pin bolts and remove caliper
housing from carrier.
6.Remove 2 brake pads from caliper carrier. Refit
1.Rotate disc by hand and scrape all scale and
rust from around edge of disc. Clean location
surfaces on caliper bracket.
2.Clean dust from brake parts using brake
cleaning fluid.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.
3.Fit brake pads to caliper carrier.
4.Position caliper housing to carrier, align flats on
guide pins with caliper housing.
5.Fit guide pin bolts and tighten to 30 Nm (22
lbf.ft).
6.Clean banjo bolt and fit new sealing washers.
7.Position hose to caliper and tighten banjo bolt
to 32 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
8.Remove clamp from brake hose.
9.Bleed brakes.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
system bleeding.
10.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 140 Nm
(103 lbf.ft).
11.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
70-48 REPAIRS
Sensor – ABS – front
$% 70.65.30
ABS sensor is supplied fitted to wheel hub and
must not be removed.
Remove
1.Remove wheel hub.

+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Wheel hub.
Refit
1.Fit wheel hub.

+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Wheel hub.
Sensor – ABS – rear
$% 70.65.31
ABS sensor is supplied fitted to wheel hub and
must not be removed.
Remove
1.Remove wheel hub.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Wheel hub.
Refit
1.Fit wheel hub.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Wheel hub.