Rear Brake Disc

Brake Disc

Removal

WARNING: If installing a new brake disc, install new brake pads.

CAUTION: Brake discs must be renewed in pairs.

NOTE:
If the parking brake shoes or the brake discs have been removed for access to other components then DO NOT carry out the bedding in procedure.

NOTE:
The brake pad wear warning indicator sensor must be replaced each time the brake pads are serviced.

NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
1 Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, drive the parking brake to the 'mounting position'.
2 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Procedures
3
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
4 Remove the rear wheels and tires.




5
CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator sensor is easily damaged. Do not use a lever to remove the sensor. Use fingers only.
RH side rear: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.




6
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Remove the brake caliper lower bolt.




7
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the brake pads.
Remove the brake pads.
- Rotate the brake caliper upwards.
- Remove the 2 clips.




8
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.
Remove the brake caliper anchor bolts.
- Release the brake caliper.
- Tie the brake caliper aside.




9
NOTE:
Rotate the rear brake disc to locate the parking brake shoe adjuster.
Release the parking brake shoe adjustment.
- Remove the parking brake shoe adjuster access plugs.
- Rotate the parking brake shoe adjuster.





10 Remove the rear brake disc.
- Remove the Allen screw.

Installation
1 Make sure that the rear brake disc and hub mating surfaces are clean.
2 Install the rear brake disc.
- Tighten the Allen screw to 16 Nm (12 lb.ft).
3 Install the brake caliper anchor bolts
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 65 Nm (48 lb.ft). plus a further 90 degrees.
4
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
5 Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.
6
CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.
CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.
Check the slide pins for correct operation.
7 Position a bleed jar containing a small quantity of approved brake fluid. Connect the bleed tube to the bleed screw and loosen the screw.
8 Press the piston into the caliper housing.
- Tighten the rear caliper bleed screws to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
9 Disconnect the bleed tube and remove the jar.

10
CAUTION: If installed, the adhesive strips covering the outer brake pads must be removed before installation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
If installed, remove the adhesive strips from the 2 outer brake pads.

11
NOTE:
Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct orientation.
Install the brake pads.
- Install the 2 clips.

12 Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
- Tighten the bolt to 32 Nm (24 lb.ft).

13 RH side rear: Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.

14 Adjust the parking brake. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Shoe and Lining Adjustment Adjustments

15 Install the rear wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

16 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Procedures