Freelander Service Procedures
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
Brake Shoes
1. With the vehicle at a convenient working height,
remove the rubber plugs from the rear of the
back plate.
2. Using a lamp, inspect thickness of rear brake
shoes.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace brake shoes
should be advised to the customer as this will
be subject to additional labour and/or material
cost and should not be carried out without the
authorisation of the customer.
3. Check for any signs of brake fluid
contamination on brake shoes, or evidence of
brake fluid leakage from drum/backplate.
4. Ensure that rubber plug is correctly fitted into
back plate upon completion of check.
Brake Drums
1. With vehicle at a convenient working height and
the wheels removed, remove the rear brake
drums.
2. Check brake shoe thickness, and condition of
brake shoes for any evidence of contamination
from brake fluid.
3. Check brake drum for signs of cracking,
excessive scoring or oil contamination.
NOTE: Any requirements to replace brake
shoes, wheel cylinders or brake drums should
be advised to the customer as this will be
subject to additional labour and/or material cost
and should not be carried out without the
authorisation of the customer.
4. Using brake cleaner, remove excessive
deposits of brake dust from drums, shoes and
back plate.
5. Refit drums.
