Land Rover Discovery 3 Bodsy S Brake Bible Bodsworth Manual

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Insert the new Return Spring. Please note the direction 
of the ‘hook’ If you install it upside down, you will not 
be able to connect it to the Primary shoe.  
Install the Spreader Plate and Spring. See pic for 
installed components off the car (as an...

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11. How to Bed in new EPB shoes 
You need to bed in the EPB shoes either when you have changed the EPB shoes or you have 
changed the rear discs. 
With the Engine running, press the brake pedal fully on and off 3 times. On the third press, hold 
the brake...

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12. How to replace the brake fluid and Bleed the braking system 
 Tools Required to Change Rear Brake Disks (See page 5 for tool matrix) 
Brake Bleed Nipple Spanner Plastic Pipe  Brake Bleed Pot 
Brake Fluid (LR Spec is SHELL DONAX YB DOT4 ESL FLUID....

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You should generally notice that the old fluid is a darker colour than the new fluid, so you should 
keep pumping fluid through until the clean stuff comes out. make sure you have plenty of spare 
fluid of the right spec.  
 
When bleeding the fluid, you...

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Where to buy from….. 
 LandRover directly, I’ve found Yeovil Landrover to be very accommodating for Genuine LR 
Parts. Mention Bodsy’s Brake Bible and you may get extra discount. 
 Speak to Nick the Parts Manager – 01935 476660 
 For Non OEM parts, then...

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