Land Rover Defender 1999 2002my Workshop Supplement Body Repair 2nd Edition Rover Manual

70 - BRAKES
CONTENTS
Page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS - FROM 02MY 2...........................................................
ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED 1.....................................................................................
PARK BRAKE - ADJUST 2.....................................................................................
REPAIR
ECU - ABS 1...........................................................................................................
SENSOR - ABS -...

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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...

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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:-...

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ADJUSTMENT PARK BRAKE - ADJUST
Service repair no - 70.45.09
Check
NOTE: The park brake should be fully
operational on third notch of ratchet.
1.Raise one rear wheel clear of ground and
support on axle stand.
2.Release park brake lever.
3.Tighten brake adjuster to25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)to
fully expand shoes to drum.
4.Back off adjuster 1
1/2turns, check that drum is
free to rotate.
5.Check operation of park brake lever to give pawl
2 notches free movement on ratchet before
being fully operational on...

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REPAIR ECU - ABS
Service repair no - 70.65.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Release and remove passenger seat base.
3.Release clip securing ECU cover plate.
4.Remove ECU cover plate.
5.Disconnect 3 multiplugs from ABS ECU.
6.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from engine
management ECU.
7.Release seat base carpet to gain access to ECU
mounting plate Torx screws.
8.Remove 2 Torx screws securing front edge of
ECU mounting plate.
9.Remove nut securing rear edge of ECU
mounting plate.
10.Remove...