TD5 Defender
BRAKES
9
REPAIR
Refit
12. Clean caliper to axle bracket mating faces.
13. Position caliper to axle bracket, fit bolts and
tighten to 82 Nm (60 lbf.ft).
14. Remove plugs from pipe and caliper.
15. Clean brake pipe union and caliper.
16. Connect pipe to caliper, tighten union to 15 Nm
(11 lbf.ft).
17. Apply a light film of grease to rear of brake pads.
18. Fit brake pads.
From 02MY, ensure shims are correctly fitted,
see illustration.
NOTE: Vehicles from 02MY have leading
and trailing edge chamfers on rear pads.
19. Fit pad retainer springs.
20. Fit brake pad retaining pins and secure with new
split pins.
21. Bleed brakes. See Adjustment.
22. Depress brake pedal to seat pads onto discs.
23. Fit road wheels, remove axle stands and tighten
nuts to 130 Nm (96 lbf.ft).
SWITCH - STOP LIGHT
Service repair no - 70.35.42
Remove
1. Disconnect 2 Lucars from stop light switch.
2. Remove mastic from around switch.
3. Remove switch from pedal box.
Refit
4. Fit and tighten switch to pedal box.
5. Apply mastic to switch.
6. Connect 2 Lucars to switch.