2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER handbrake

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.

BRAKES
70-10 REPAIRS
Lever assembly - handbrake
$% 70.35.08
Remove
1.Remove rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.
2.Disconnect Lucar from handbrake warning
switch.
3.Remove cable adjusting nut.
4.Remove 2 bolt securing handbrake lever
assembly.
5.Release adjusting rod from equalizer and
remove handbrake lever assembly.
6.Remove spring from adjusting rod.Refit
1.Fit spring to adjusting rod.
2.Fit handbrake lever assembly, fit bolts and
tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
3.Fit cable adjusting nut.
4.Connect Lucar to handbrake switch.
5.Adjust handbrake.
+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable -
handbrake - check and adjust.
6.Fit rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-11
Cable - handbrake
$% 70.35.25
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.Release rear ash tray, disconnect connector
from cigar lighter and remove ash tray.
4.Remove cable adjusting nut.
5.Remove 2 bolts securing cable retaining plate
to body and remove plate.
6.Release equalizer from adjusting rod.
7.Release cable from equalizer plate.
8.Remove 2 bolts securing cable to body and
subframe.
9.Release cable from chassis clip.10.Release cable grommet from floor and pull
cable from interior.
11.Remove rear brake shoes.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
12.Using tool LRT-70-007 release cable retainer
from backplate and withdraw cable from
vehicle.

BRAKES
70-12 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Manoeuvre cable into position and secure floor
grommet.
2.Fit and secure handbrake cable to backplate.
3.Fit brake shoes.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
4.Align cable clips, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm
(16 lbf.ft).
5.Secure cable in chassis clip.
6.Connect handbrake cable to equalizer.
7.Ensure spring is in place and fit equalizer to
adjusting rod.
8.Fit cable adjusting nut.
9.Fit cable retaining plate, fit bolts and tighten to
22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
10.Adjust handbrake cable.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable -
handbrake - check and adjust.
11.Fit ash tray and cigar lighter to rear console.
12.Fit road wheel(s).
13.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Switch - handbrake warning
$% 70.35.40
Remove
1.Remove rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.
2.Disconnect Lucar from handbrake warning
switch.
3.Release switch from handbrake.
Refit
1.Fit switch to handbrake and connect Lucar.
2.Fit rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-15
8.Fit pads to calliper bracket.
The leading edge of the pads have chamfers
on them, the chamfers are asymmetric. It is
imperative that the pads are correctly fitted.
Pad 'A' in illustration must be fitted to the
inboard side of the calliper. Pad 'B' must be
fitted to the outboard side of the calliper.
Illustration shows a LH pair of pads.
9.Lower calliper housing over pads.
10.Ensure flats on guide pins locate with lugs on
calliper housing. Fit bolts and tighten to 27 Nm
(20 lbf.ft).
11.Repeat procedure for other side.
12.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
13.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
14.Depress brake several times to set pad to disc
clearance.
15.Check and top-up brake fluid.
Brake Shoes - rear set
$% 70.40.09
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 rear road wheels.
3.Remove rear brake drums.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Drum - rear.
4.Depress brake shoe clips and turn to release,
remove 2 clips and 2 retaining pins.
5.Release handbrake cable from brake shoe
lever.M70 1148
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BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-17
14.Check wheel cylinder pistons for freedom of
movement.
15.Check brake adjuster threads, nut and
handbrake linkage for wear. Renew if
necessary.
16.Check condition of return springs and renew if
necessary.
17.Ensure brake adjuster is fully off.
Refit
1.Position adjuster and expander to brake shoes
and fit return springs.
2.Smear brake shoe contact points with Molykote
111 grease.
3.Remove elastic band from wheel cylinder.
4.Manoeuvre brake shoes around rear hub and
locate to abutment and wheel cylinder.
5.Fit brake shoe retaining pins and secure with
clips.
6.Connect hand brake cable to brake shoe lever.
7.Fit brake drum.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Drum - rear.
8.Apply brake pedal a min. of 30 times to ensure
full adjustment of rear brake shoes after
refitting.
9.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
10.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Servo assembly - LHD
$% 70.50.01
Remove
1. Td4 models: Remove air cleaner element

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Element - air cleaner.
2.Remove brake master cylinder.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Cylinder -
master - tandem - LHD.
3. Td4 models: Remove bolt securing vacuum
reservoir and position reservoir aside.
4.Remove screw securing fuel filter housing to
bracket.
5.Release fuel filter housing from bracket.
6.Release and disconnect vacuum hose from
servo.
7.Remove and discard vacuum hose seal.
8.Release brake pipes from clips on bulkhead.
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