Land Rover Defender 300tdi Workshop 3rd Edition Rover Manual

BRAKES
3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
90 Models
110/130 Models
Hydraulic system
A- Primary circuit
B- Secondary circuit
C- Pressure reducing valve (PRV)1.LH rear brake caliper
2.T connector
3.RH rear brake caliper
4.Brake servo
5.Master cylinder and reservoir
6.LH front brake caliper
7.RH front brake caliper 

BRAKES
1
REPAIR GENERAL BRAKE SERVICE PRACTICE
Brake fluid precautions
WARNING: Do not allow brake fluid to
come into contact with eyes or skin.
CAUTION: Brake fluid can damage
paintwork, if spilled wash off immediately
with plenty of clean water.
CAUTION: Use only correct grade of brake
fluid. If an assembly fluid is required use
ONLY brake fluid. Do NOT use mineral oil,
i.e. engine oil etc.
CAUTION: Thoroughly clean all brake
calipers, pipes and fittings before
commencing work on any part of the brake...

70BRAKES
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REPAIR BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED
Service repair no - 70.25.02
Preparation
WARNING: Before bleeding the brake
system refer to general brake service
practice.
See General Brake Service
Practice
.
·During bleed procedure, brake fluid level must
not be allowed to fall below the MIN level.
·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:-
1. MANUAL BLEED PROCEDURE.
2. PRESSURE BLEED...

BRAKES
3
REPAIR MASTER CYLINDER
Service repair no - 70.30.08
Before starting repair refer to general brake service
practice
See General Brake Service Practice.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Place a container under the master cylinder to
catch escaping brake fluid.
3.Clean area round master cylinder ports.
4.Disconnect pipes from master cylinder ports.
Cover, not plug, the pipe ends to prevent entry of
dirt.
5.Disconnect electrical leads from reservoir cap.
6.Remove two nuts securing master cylinder to...

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REPAIR PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE (PRV)
Service repair no - 70.25.21
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Clean area around reducing valve ports.
3.Place a container under valve to catch escaping
brake fluid.
4.Disconnect primary circuit pipe unions ñAñ
from valve.
5.Disconnect secondary circuit pipe unions ñBñ
from valve.
6.Cover pipes to prevent ingress of dirt.
7.Remove single retaining nut and bolt securing
valve to engine bulkhead.
8.Remove valve.
Refit
9.Fit valve to engine bulkhead. Tighten bolt...

BRAKES
5
REPAIR SERVO ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 70.50.01
Remove
Before starting repair refer to general brake service
practice
See General Brake Service Practice.
NOTE: The non-return valve and grommet,
are the only serviceable components. In
event of failure or damage, fit a new unit.
1.Remove master cylinderSee Master cylinder.
2.Disconnect vacuum supply hose from servo unit.
3.At footwell, release 2 brake pedal return springs.
4.Disconnect leads from brake light switch at rear
of pedal box....

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REPAIR BRAKE PEDAL
Service repair no - 70.35.01 - Brake pedal
Service repair no - 70.35.03 - Pedal box
Remove
1.Remove brake servo assembly.
See Servo
assembly
.
2.Remove 6 bolts securing pedal box to engine
bulkhead.
3.Taking care not damage brake fluid pipes,
remove pedal box assembly and gasket.
4.Release return springs from pedal and pedal box
bosses.
5.Using a suitable punch, drift out retaining pin and
withdraw pedal pivot shaft.
6.Remove brake pedal complete with pivot
bushes.
7.Examine...

BRAKES
7
REPAIR REV: 05/99 FRONT BRAKE PADS - ALL MODELS
Service repair no - 70.40.02
Remove
1.Remove front road wheels .
2.Clean exterior of calipers.
3.Remove split pin from retaining pins.
4.Remove pad retaining pins and anti-rattle
springs.
5.Remove brake pads.
6.Clean exposed parts of pistons, using new brake
fluid. Wipe away excess with a lint free cloth.
7.Using piston clampLRT-70-500press each
piston back into its bore. Ensure that displaced
brake fluid does not overflow from reservoir.
Refit...

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REPAIRREV: 05/99 REAR BRAKE PADS
Service repair no - 70.40.03
Service tool:
Remove
1.Remove rear road wheels.
2.Clean exterior of calipers.
3.Remove pad retaining pins and anti-rattle
springs. Note differences between 90 and
110/130 models.
4.Remove brake pads.
5.Clean exposed parts of pistons, using new brake
fluid. Wipe away excess with a lint free cloth.
6.Using piston clampLRT-70-500press each
piston back into its bore. Ensure that displaced
brake fluid does not overflow from reservoir....

BRAKES
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REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Key to caliper
1.Caliper
2.Bleedscrew
3.Anti-rattle springs
4.Pad retaining pins
5.Split pin
6.Friction pads7.Piston
8.Wiper seal retainer
9.Wiper seal
10.Fluid seal
11.Brake disc