Land Rover Discovery 3 Bodsy S Brake Bible Bodsworth Manual

 
  Land Rover 
Discovery 3 
 
Ian Bodsworth 
WWW.DISCO3CLUB.CO.UK in co-
operation with contributions from 
DISCO3.CO.UK 
June 2011 
Version 1.6 
© Copyright Ian Bodsworth 
Bodsy’s Brake Bible  

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Change Record 
DATE Revision Update Notes Made By 
May 2010 1.2 Amended Torque Figures and bolt sizes, cleaned up photo 
areas. Updated text. 
Ian Bodsworth 
June 2010 1.2a Re-worded EPB adjust procedure, updated EBP Allen key size. 
Added Change record 
Ian...

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Table of Contents 
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4 
2. Tools that may be required...

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1. Introduction 
Welcome to Bodsy’s Brake Bible. The aim of this ‘Bible’ is to provide a single area for all 
information relating to the servicing and maintenance of your Discovery 3 2,7 TDv6 braking 
system. It can be used as a basis for the V6 and V8...

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2. Tools that may be required 
Please find a list below of the tools that you will need to have in order to complete the tasks set 
out below.  
 
I’ll be looking to add OEM and Non OEM brake part numbers & rough costs to this schedule in the 
future. (Thanks...

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All torque settings contained within this ‘bible’ are manufacturers recommended settings.  
Optional additions to the tool kit are:- 
1) Regular cups of tea/coffee 
2) Box of plasters for grazed knuckles 
3) A suitably sized swear box, depending on a...

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3. Jacking Points and Axle Stands 
The standard jack that comes with the Discovery 3 or 4, is widely regarded as ‘not very good’. If you are going 
to do any work on your vehicle that requires raising the chassis, then we would recommend that you purchase 
or...

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before undertaking any work underneath it. Ensure that any wheels remaining in contact with the ground are 
securely chocked to avoid any unnecessary movement. If removing Wheels, loosen the wheel nuts before 
jacking off the ground. 
WARNING: Always chock...

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Pictures below show the position of the LandRover supplied jack. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU 
USE THIS JACK EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY. 
In my opinion, this jack is not suitable for regular (or even irregular!) use  on your Discovery3. 
This image is on the 
rear...

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4. How to change the Brake Pads - Front  
Ensure that your vehicle is securely supported on axle stands before undertaking any work underneath it. 
Ensure that any wheels remaining in contact with the ground are securely chocked to avoid any unnecessary...