LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Workshop Manual

BRAKES
70-2 ADJUSTMENTS
Cable - handbrake - check and adjust
$% 70.35.10
Check
1.Release ash tray panel from rear console,
disconnect multiplug from power socket and
remove ash tray panel.
2.Fully release handbrake lever.
3.With engine running, apply footbrake a
minimum of thirty times, to ensure full
adjustment of rear brake shoes.
4.Switch off engine.
5.Apply handbrake lever one notch at a time and
count the number of notches required to apply
the brakes firmly, equivalent to a pull of 20 kgf.
applied at mid point of handbrake lever grip.
Handbrake lever travel = 4 to 7 notches.
6.Adjust handbrake cable tension if travel is
outside limits.
CAUTION: Hand brake travel must be within
the limits given or the automatic adjusters
may not work.Adjust
1.If carrying out handbrake adjustment after
brake drum installation, apply brake pedal a
min. of 30 times, to ensure full adjustment of
rear brake shoes.
2.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
3.Check handbrake cable connections for free
movement in handbrake equalizer.
4.Apply handbrake lever one notch.
5.Tighten equalizer adjusting nut until rear
wheels drag slightly when turned.
6.Release handbrake lever and check that rear
wheels do not drag when turned. Adjust if
necessary.
7.Apply handbrake one notch at a time and count
the number of notches until both rear wheels
lock. This should be a minimum of 4 and a
maximum of 7 clicks. Adjust if necessary.
8.Release handbrake
9.Fit ash tray panel and cigar lighter to rear
console.
10.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-3
REPAIRS
Drum - rear
$% 70.12.03
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Release handbrake.
4.Remove 2 screws securing brake drum and
remove brake drum.
NOTE: If brake drum cannot be removed,
release brake shoe adjustment as follows:
5.Remove rubber grommet from rear of
backplate.
6.Using 2 flat bladed screwdrivers, release
ratchet and turn the adjuster to increase the
shoe to drum clearance.7.Remove brake drum.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.

BRAKES
70-4 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Renew brake drum if scored, grooved or
cracked.
2.Check wheel cylinder pistons for freedom of
movement.
3.Clean backplate and brake drum with brake
cleaning fluid.
WARNING: Do not use petroleum based
fluid as damage will occur to rubber
components
4.Measure inside diameter of drum at 2 points.
Drum internal diameter: New = 254 mm.
Service limit: = 255.49 mm. Drum ovality limit:
= 0.012 mm. Renew drum if outside limits.
5.Examine wheel cylinder dust seals for signs of
brake fluid leakage, a certain amount of
dampness is usual. However, if excessive fluid
is apparent, lift dust seals and check for
leakage. Renew wheel cylinders and brake
shoes if linings are contaminated.
6.Apply molykote 111 grease to brake shoe and
spring contact points.
WARNING: Ensure grease does not contact
brake shoe linings or wheel cylinder dust
covers.
Check adjuster ratchet and if necessary set to
minimum adjustment position as follows: Lever
leading shoe away from wheel cylinder; Move
adjuster ratchet back fully; Ease shoe back into
position.7.Fit brake drum and tighten screws.
8.If necessary, fit backplate grommet.
9.Apply brake pedal a min. of 30 times to ensure
full adjustment of rear brake shoes after
refitting.
10.Check handbrake operation, adjust if
necessary.
11.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
12.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-5
Disc - front
$% 70.12.10
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Remove 2 bolts securing brake calliper to
swivel hub.
4.Release calliper from disc and tie aside.
CAUTION: Do not allow calliper to hang on
brake hose.5.Remove 2 screws securing brake disc to drive
flange.
6.Remove brake disc from drive flange.
Refit
1.Clean brake disc and drive flange mating faces.
2.Fit disc to drive flange, fit screws and tighten to
5 Nm (3.5 lbf.ft).
3.Clean mating faces of calliper and hub.
4.Position calliper to brake disc fit bolts and
tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stand and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
70-6 REPAIRS
Hose - front - primary - LH
$% 70.15.02
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Loosen brake pipe union to hose and release
union.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
4.Remove 2 clips securing hose to valance and
damper bracket.
5.Release clips securing ABS sensor lead to
brake hose.
6.Remove banjo bolt securing brake hose to
calliper and collect sealing washers.
7.Remove brake hose and plug brake calliper.Refit
1.Remove plugs and clean brake pipe male end.
2.Position hose to support brackets and secure
with clips.
3.Clean banjo bolt, hose and calliper mating
faces.
4.Using new sealing washers, align hose to
calliper, fit banjo bolt and tighten to 28 Nm (21
lbf.ft)
5.Align hose to brake pipe and tighten union to 17
Nm (12 lbf.ft).
6.Secure ABS sensor lead to brake hose.
7.Bleed brakes.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
8.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
9.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-7
Hose - rear
$% 70.15.17
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Release clips securing ABS sensor lead to
brake hose.
4.Loosen brake pipe unions to brake hose and
release unions.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
5.Remove 2 clips securing hose to valance and
damper bracket.
6.Remove brake hose.Refit
1.Remove plugs and clean brake pipe male end.
2.Position hose to support brackets and secure
with clips.
3.Align brake pipes and tighten unions to 17 Nm
(12 lbf.ft).
4.Secure ABS sensor lead to brake hose.
5.Bleed brakes.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
6.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
7.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
70-8 REPAIRS
Cylinder - master - tandem - LHD
$% 70.30.08
Remove
1.Disconnect brake fluid level multiplug.
2.Position cloth under master cylinder to absorb
spilled fluid.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint
finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately
remove fluid and clean area with water.
3.Disconnect secondary system pipe union from
master cylinder.
4.Disconnect primary system pipe union from
master cylinder.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
5.Remove Torx bolt securing master cylinder
reservoir to access master cylinder retaining
nut.6.Remove and discard 2 nuts securing master
cylinder to servo, remove master cylinder.
7.Refit Torx bolt to reservoir.
8.Remove and discard sealing ring.
Refit
1.Clean master cylinder and servo mating
surfaces.
2.Remove Torx bolt securing brake fluid reservoir
to master cylinder.
3.Fit new sealing ring to master cylinder.
4.Align push rod and position master cylinder to
servo.
5.Fit new nuts and tighten 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
6.Fit Torx bolt securing reservoir to master
cylinder and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
7.Clean brake pipe unions.
8.Connect primary and secondary brake pipes
and tighten unions 17 Nm (12 lbf.ft).
9.Connect fluid level switch multiplug.
10.Bleed brakes.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
M70 1067

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-9
Cylinder - master - tandem - RHD
$% 70.30.08
Remove
1.Disconnect brake fluid level multiplug.
2.Disconnect servo vacuum pipe from inlet
manifold and release vacuum pipe from master
cylinder reservoir.
3.Position cloth under master cylinder to absorb
spilled fluid.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint
finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately
remove fluid and clean area with water.
4.Disconnect secondary system pipe union from
master cylinder.
5.Disconnect primary system pipe union from
master cylinder.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Remove nut and 2 bolts securing master
cylinder reservoir.7.Remove and discard 2 nuts securing master
cylinder to servo, remove master cylinder.
8.Remove and discard sealing ring.
Refit
1.Clean master cylinder and servo mating
surfaces.
2.Fit new sealing ring to master cylinder.
3.Align push rod and position master cylinder to
servo.
4.Fit new nuts and tighten 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
5.Align reservoir, fit nut and bolts and tighten to 6
Nm (4.5 lbf.ft).
6.Clean brake pipe unions.
7.Connect primary and secondary brake pipes
and tighten unions 17 Nm (12 lbf.ft).
8.Connect servo vacuum pipe to inlet manifold
and secure to master cylinder reservoir.
9.Connect fluid level switch multiplug.
10.Bleed brakes.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.M70 1071

BRAKES
70-10 REPAIRS
Lever assembly - handbrake
$% 70.35.08
Remove
1.Remove rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.
2.Disconnect Lucar from handbrake warning
switch.
3.Remove cable adjusting nut.
4.Remove 2 bolt securing handbrake lever
assembly.
5.Release adjusting rod from equalizer and
remove handbrake lever assembly.
6.Remove spring from adjusting rod.Refit
1.Fit spring to adjusting rod.
2.Fit handbrake lever assembly, fit bolts and
tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
3.Fit cable adjusting nut.
4.Connect Lucar to handbrake switch.
5.Adjust handbrake.
+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable -
handbrake - check and adjust.
6.Fit rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-11
Cable - handbrake
$% 70.35.25
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Release rear ash tray, disconnect connector
from cigar lighter and remove ash tray.
4.Remove cable adjusting nut.
5.Remove 2 bolts securing cable retaining plate
to body and remove plate.
6.Release equalizer from adjusting rod.
7.Release cable from equalizer plate.
8.Remove 2 bolts securing cable to body and
subframe.
9.Release cable from chassis clip.10.Release cable grommet from floor and pull
cable from interior.
11.Remove rear brake shoes.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
12.Using tool LRT-70-007 release cable retainer
from backplate and withdraw cable from
vehicle.