Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
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Land Rover 300Tdi Defender21 · BRAKES
21 · Brakes

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 300Tdi Defender
Section
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS
BRAKESREAR BRAKE CALIPERS
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BRAKES

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REPAIR

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS

Service repair no - 70.55.06
Service repair no - 70.55.17

Before starting repair refer to General brake service
practice

See General Brake Service Practice.

Remove caliper

1. Remove rear road wheels.
2. Using a recognised hose clamp, clamp flexible

brake hose above rear axle.

90 Models

110/130 Models

3. Remove brake pipe from rear brake caliper.

4. Seal pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt.
5. Remove retaining pins and springs and withdraw

pads. If same pads are to be refitted, identify
them for assembly in original positions.

6. Remove 2 bolts and withdraw caliper from rear

axle.

Repair

WARNING: Do not separate caliper halves.

7. Clean outer surfaces of caliper with aerosol

brake cleaner.

8. WITH CAUTION expel pistons from their bores

by applying air pressure to fluid inlet port. It is
unlikely both pistons will expel at same time,
regulate rate with a suitable piece of wood
inserted between two pistons.

9. Finally, remove pistons keeping them identified

with their respective bores.

10. Remove wiper seal retainer by inserting a blunt

screwdriver between retainer and seal and pry
retainer carefully from mouth of bore.

11. Taking care not to damage seal grooves, extract

wiper seal and fluid seal.

12. Clean bores, pistons and particularly seal

grooves using clean brake fluid only. If caliper or
pistons are corroded or their condition is not
perfect new parts must be fitted.

13. Apply brake fluid to new seal. Fit seal into

groove in bore. When seal is seated it feels
raised to touch at edge furthest away from
mouth of bore.

14. Coat piston with brake fluid. Insert it squarely

into bore. Do not tilt piston during insertion and
leave 8mm projecting from bore.

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