brake LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Manual Online

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.

BRAKES
70-12 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Manoeuvre cable into position and secure floor
grommet.
2.Fit and secure handbrake cable to backplate.
3.Fit brake shoes.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
4.Align cable clips, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm
(16 lbf.ft).
5.Secure cable in chassis clip.
6.Connect handbrake cable to equalizer.
7.Ensure spring is in place and fit equalizer to
adjusting rod.
8.Fit cable adjusting nut.
9.Fit cable retaining plate, fit bolts and tighten to
22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
10.Adjust handbrake cable.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable -
handbrake - check and adjust.
11.Fit ash tray and cigar lighter to rear console.
12.Fit road wheel(s).
13.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Switch - handbrake warning
$% 70.35.40
Remove
1.Remove rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.
2.Disconnect Lucar from handbrake warning
switch.
3.Release switch from handbrake.
Refit
1.Fit switch to handbrake and connect Lucar.
2.Fit rear console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - rear.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-13
Switch - stop light
$% 70.35.42
Remove
1.Disconnect brake light switch multiplug.
2.Release bayonet fitting on brake light switch
and remove switch.
Refit
1.Position switch and secure bayonet fitting.
2.Connect brake light switch multiplug.
3.Depress and hold brake pedal.
4.Reset switch by pulling plunger fully out.
5.Release brake pedal slowly to set switch
adjustment.
Sensor - brake pedal position
$% 70.35.44
Remove
1.Release bayonet fitting on brake light switch
and remove switch.
2.Release sensor from mounting bracket.
3.Disconnect sensor multiplug and remove
sensor.
4.Remove sensor mounting from bracket.
Refit
1.Position sensor to mounting bracket and
connect multiplug.
2.Position switch and secure bayonet fitting.
3.Hold brake pedal depressed and push sensor
fully into bracket, release pedal slowly to set
sensor position.

BRAKES
70-14 REPAIRS
Shoes/pads - front - set
$% 70.40.02
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 front road wheel.
3.Remove lower guide pin bolt from calliper and
pivot calliper housing upwards.
WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in
axle sets only, otherwise braking efficiency
may be impaired.
4.Remove brake pads and retainers from calliper
brackets.Refit
1.Rotate disc by hand and scrape all scale and
rust from around edge of disc.
2.Scrape rust from pad locating surfaces on
calliper.
3.Clean dust from callipers using brake cleaning
fluid.
WARNING: Do not use an air line to blow
dust from brake assembly. Do not use
petroleum based fluid as damage will occur
to rubber components.
4.Position bleed bottle, connect bleed hose to
bleed screw and loosen screw.
5.Press piston back into housing and tighten
bleed screw to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
6.Disconnect bleed hose and remove bottle.
7.Fit pad retainers to calliper bracket.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-15
8.Fit pads to calliper bracket.
The leading edge of the pads have chamfers
on them, the chamfers are asymmetric. It is
imperative that the pads are correctly fitted.
Pad 'A' in illustration must be fitted to the
inboard side of the calliper. Pad 'B' must be
fitted to the outboard side of the calliper.
Illustration shows a LH pair of pads.
9.Lower calliper housing over pads.
10.Ensure flats on guide pins locate with lugs on
calliper housing. Fit bolts and tighten to 27 Nm
(20 lbf.ft).
11.Repeat procedure for other side.
12.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
13.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
14.Depress brake several times to set pad to disc
clearance.
15.Check and top-up brake fluid.
Brake Shoes - rear set
$% 70.40.09
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 rear road wheels.
3.Remove rear brake drums.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Drum - rear.
4.Depress brake shoe clips and turn to release,
remove 2 clips and 2 retaining pins.
5.Release handbrake cable from brake shoe
lever.M70 1148
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BRAKES
70-16 REPAIRS
6.Ease one brake shoe out of retaining groove in
abutment followed by the other shoe.
7.Manoeuvre brake shoe assembly around wheel
cylinder and rear hub and remove brake shoe
assembly.
CAUTION: Ensure edges of brake shoes do
not damage wheel cylinder dust covers.8.Fit an elastic band around wheel cylinder to
retain pistons.
9.Noting their fitted position, release and remove
return springs. Collect adjuster and expander.
10.Clean backplate and drum with brake cleaning
fluid.
WARNING: Do not use petroleum based
fluid as damage will occur to rubber
components
11.Use a wire brush to remove any corrosion, take
care not to damage wheel cylinder covers.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.
12.Inspect all parts for wear or damage.
13.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.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-17
14.Check wheel cylinder pistons for freedom of
movement.
15.Check brake adjuster threads, nut and
handbrake linkage for wear. Renew if
necessary.
16.Check condition of return springs and renew if
necessary.
17.Ensure brake adjuster is fully off.
Refit
1.Position adjuster and expander to brake shoes
and fit return springs.
2.Smear brake shoe contact points with Molykote
111 grease.
3.Remove elastic band from wheel cylinder.
4.Manoeuvre brake shoes around rear hub and
locate to abutment and wheel cylinder.
5.Fit brake shoe retaining pins and secure with
clips.
6.Connect hand brake cable to brake shoe lever.
7.Fit brake drum.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Drum - rear.
8.Apply brake pedal a min. of 30 times to ensure
full adjustment of rear brake shoes after
refitting.
9.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
10.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Servo assembly - LHD
$% 70.50.01
Remove
1. Td4 models: Remove air cleaner element

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Element - air cleaner.
2.Remove brake master cylinder.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Cylinder -
master - tandem - LHD.
3. Td4 models: Remove bolt securing vacuum
reservoir and position reservoir aside.
4.Remove screw securing fuel filter housing to
bracket.
5.Release fuel filter housing from bracket.
6.Release and disconnect vacuum hose from
servo.
7.Remove and discard vacuum hose seal.
8.Release brake pipes from clips on bulkhead.
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