2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER brakes

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-10 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Inspect damper, spring mounting rubbers and
bearing for deterioration and damage.
2.Clean mating faces of spring, mounting and
mounting plate.
3.Clean damper shaft and bump stop plate.
4.Position spring and damper assembly to spring
compressor. Compress spring.
5.Fit damper to spring, ensure spring locates in
cut recess in damper plate.
6.Fit bump cup, bump stop and dust cover to
damper.
7.Fit spring aid and bump plate.
8.Fit mounting plate and rebound washer.
9.Using new nut, hold damper shaft with Allen
key and tighten nut to 57 Nm (42 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Note alignment of top mounting,
spring and damper dust cover.
10.Release and remove spring from compressor.
11.Clean mating face of top mounting plate.
12.Position damper assembly and align top
mounting to body, fit nuts and tighten to 45 Nm
(33 lbf.ft).
13. LH side: Position fusebox, fit nuts and tighten
to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
14. LH side: Connect positive and negative leads,
fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
15. LH side: Connect multiplug to fusebox.
16. RH side: Position coolant reservoir and secure
with bolt.
17.Fit hub to damper, fit nuts and bolts and tighten
to 205 Nm (151 lbf.ft).
18.Clean anti-roll bar link taper and mating face.
19.Connect anti-roll bar link, fit new nut and tighten
to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Use a spanner and an Allen key
to prevent ball joint rotating when undoing
link.
20.Clean track rod taper and mating face.
21.Connect track rod end to steering arm using
new nut and tighten nut to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
22.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully
located into hub, so that sensor touches
pole wheel teeth.
23.Position ABS harness and brake hose in
bracket and secure with clip.
24.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
25.Remove stand and lower vehicle.
26.Connect battery earth lead.
Lower arm assembly
$% 60.35.02
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.
3.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
4.Release stake in drive shaft nuts.
5.With an assistant applying brakes, remove and
discard drive shaft hub nut.
6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on
damper.
7.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose
from damper.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub.

REAR SUSPENSION
64-2 REPAIRS
Bearing - hub
$% 64.15.14
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.
3.With assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard drive shaft nut.
4.Remove brake shoe assembly.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
5.Using LRT-70-007 release handbrake cable
from backplate and remove from backplate.6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on
damper.
7.Disconnect brake pipe union from wheel
cylinder.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub.
9.Remove nut and bolt securing trailing link to
hub.
10.Remove nut, bolt and washers securing
transverse links to hub.
11.Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing hub to
damper.
12.Release damper from hub.
13.Remove hub assembly from drive shaft.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-5
7.Fit hub to damper and tighten bolts to 205 Nm
(151 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
8.Fit nut, bolt and washers securing transverse
links to hub and tighten nut to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
9.Fit trailing link to hub and tighten nut and bolt to
120 Nm (89 lbf.ft).
NOTE: Ensure that washers are fitted to both
ends of bolts
10.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully
located into hub, so that sensor touches
pole wheel teeth.
11.Fit brake pipe to wheel cylinder and tighten
union to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
12.Fit clip securing brakepipe to bracket.
13.Fit and secure handbrake cable to backplate.
14.Fit brake shoes.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
15.Fit new drive shaft nut and tighten to 400 Nm
(295 lbf.ft). Stake nut to shaft.
16.Bleed brakes.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
17.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
18.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Damper
$% 64.30.02
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.
3.Clamp brake hose to prevent fluid loss.
4.Position absorbent cloth to catch spillage.
5.Loosen brake pipe union to hose and release
union.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on
damper. Release brake hose from bracket.
7.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose
from damper.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-7
17.Remove cover from top mounting.
18.Compress spring by 2 to 3 cm until loose, hold
damper shaft with Allen key, remove and
discard mounting plate nut.
19.Remove top mounting plate.
20.Remove rebound washer and mounting plate.
21.Remove spring aid and bump plate.
22.Remove spring seat, dust cover and bump stop
cup.
23.Remove damper from spring.
24.Release and remove spring from compressor.Refit
1.Inspect damper, spring mounting rubbers and
bearing for deterioration and damage.
2.Clean mating faces of spring, mounting and
mounting plate.
3.Clean damper shaft and bump stop plate.
4.Position spring and damper assembly to spring
compressor. Compress spring.
5.Fit damper to spring, ensure spring locates in
cut recess in damper plate.
6.Fit bump stop, bump stop cup and dust cover to
damper.
7.Fit spring aid and bump plate.
8.Fit mounting plate and rebound washer.
9.Using new nut, hold damper shaft with Allen
key and tighten nut to 57 Nm (42 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Note alignment of top mounting,
spring and damper dust cover.
10.Fit top mounting cover.
11.Release and remove spring from compressor.
12.Clean mating face of top mounting plate.
13.Fit rubber seal to top mounting.
14.Position damper assembly and align top
mounting to body, fit nuts and tighten to 45 Nm
(33 lbf.ft).
15.Fit rear quarter lower trim casings.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower
- 3 door.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower
- 5 door.
16.Fit hub to damper and tighten bolts to 205 Nm
(151 lbf.ft).
17.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully
located into hub, so that sensor touches
pole wheel teeth.
18.Secure brake hose and ABS sensor harness to
damper.
19.Secure brake hose with 'C' clip.
20.Remove plugs and clean brake pipe male end.
21.Align hose to brake pipe and tighten union to 14
Nm (10 lbf.ft).
22.Remove clamp from brake hose.
23.Bleed brake system.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
24.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
25.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
ADJUSTMENTS 70-1
BRAKES ADJUST ME NTS
Brake bleed
$% 70.25.02
Check
1.The following procedure covers bleeding the
complete system but where only the primary or
secondary circuit have been disturbed in
isolation, it should only be necessary to bleed
that system. Partial bleeding of the hydraulic
system is only permissible if a brake pipe or
hose has been disconnected with only minor
loss of fluid.
CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir
is maintained between the minimum and
maximum levels throughout the bleed
procedure using new brake fluid.
Adjust
1.Raise front and 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.Check all pipe and hose connections are tight
and there are no signs of leakage.
3.Top-up fluid level in brake reservoir to 'MAX'
mark.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Brake Fluid.
CAUTION: Never re-use fluid that has been
bled from the system.
4.Bleed sequence: LH front to RH front, LH rear
to RH rear.
CAUTION: Use only new brake fluid of the
recommended grade.5.Attach bleed tube to front brake caliper bleed
screw on passenger side, submerge free end in
a clear container containing brake fluid.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint
finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately
remove fluid and clean area with water.
6.Apply pressure to brake pedal several times,
then apply steady pressure.
7.Loosen bleed screw to release brake fluid and
air. Allow pedal to return unassisted.
8.Depress brake pedal steadily through its full
stroke and allow to return unassisted. Repeat
procedure until a flow of clean air-free fluid is
purged into container then, whilst holding pedal
at end of downward stroke tighten bleed screw
to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft) on calipers and 8 Nm (6
lbf.ft) on wheel cylinders.
CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir
is maintained between the minimum and
maximum levels throughout the bleed
procedure using new brake fluid.
9.Top up brake system reservoir.
10.Repeat procedure at each wheel in the
sequence shown.
WARNING: Braking efficiency may be
seriously impaired if the incorrect bleed
sequence is used.
11.Remove tube from bleed screw and fit bleed
screw dust cap.
12.Apply brakes and check for leakage.
13.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
14.Road test vehicle. Check brake pedal for short
firm travel when brakes are applied.

BRAKES
70-2 ADJUSTMENTS
Cable - handbrake - check and adjust
$% 70.35.10
Check
1.Release ash tray panel from rear console,
disconnect multiplug from power socket and
remove ash tray panel.
2.Fully release handbrake lever.
3.With engine running, apply footbrake a
minimum of thirty times, to ensure full
adjustment of rear brake shoes.
4.Switch off engine.
5.Apply handbrake lever one notch at a time and
count the number of notches required to apply
the brakes firmly, equivalent to a pull of 20 kgf.
applied at mid point of handbrake lever grip.
Handbrake lever travel = 4 to 7 notches.
6.Adjust handbrake cable tension if travel is
outside limits.
CAUTION: Hand brake travel must be within
the limits given or the automatic adjusters
may not work.Adjust
1.If carrying out handbrake adjustment after
brake drum installation, apply brake pedal a
min. of 30 times, to ensure full adjustment of
rear brake shoes.
2.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.
3.Check handbrake cable connections for free
movement in handbrake equalizer.
4.Apply handbrake lever one notch.
5.Tighten equalizer adjusting nut until rear
wheels drag slightly when turned.
6.Release handbrake lever and check that rear
wheels do not drag when turned. Adjust if
necessary.
7.Apply handbrake one notch at a time and count
the number of notches until both rear wheels
lock. This should be a minimum of 4 and a
maximum of 7 clicks. Adjust if necessary.
8.Release handbrake
9.Fit ash tray panel and cigar lighter to rear
console.
10.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-3
REPAIRS
Drum - rear
$% 70.12.03
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.
3.Release handbrake.
4.Remove 2 screws securing brake drum and
remove brake drum.
NOTE: If brake drum cannot be removed,
release brake shoe adjustment as follows:
5.Remove rubber grommet from rear of
backplate.
6.Using 2 flat bladed screwdrivers, release
ratchet and turn the adjuster to increase the
shoe to drum clearance.7.Remove brake drum.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.

BRAKES
70-4 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Renew brake drum if scored, grooved or
cracked.
2.Check wheel cylinder pistons for freedom of
movement.
3.Clean backplate and brake drum with brake
cleaning fluid.
WARNING: Do not use petroleum based
fluid as damage will occur to rubber
components
4.Measure inside diameter of drum at 2 points.
Drum internal diameter: New = 254 mm.
Service limit: = 255.49 mm. Drum ovality limit:
= 0.012 mm. Renew drum if outside limits.
5.Examine wheel cylinder dust seals for signs of
brake fluid leakage, a certain amount of
dampness is usual. However, if excessive fluid
is apparent, lift dust seals and check for
leakage. Renew wheel cylinders and brake
shoes if linings are contaminated.
6.Apply molykote 111 grease to brake shoe and
spring contact points.
WARNING: Ensure grease does not contact
brake shoe linings or wheel cylinder dust
covers.
Check adjuster ratchet and if necessary set to
minimum adjustment position as follows: Lever
leading shoe away from wheel cylinder; Move
adjuster ratchet back fully; Ease shoe back into
position.7.Fit brake drum and tighten screws.
8.If necessary, fit backplate grommet.
9.Apply brake pedal a min. of 30 times to ensure
full adjustment of rear brake shoes after
refitting.
10.Check handbrake operation, adjust if
necessary.
11.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
12.Remove stands and lower vehicle.