Housing - caliper - front
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery II (UK)
- Section
- Repairs › Housing - caliper - front
BrakesHousing - caliper - front · page 1 of 2
Refit
- Clean mating faces of alternator and vacuum pump.
- Fit vacuum pump to alternator and tighten bolts to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
- Position alternator to engine and connect multiplug.
- Connect vacuum hose and oil drain hose to vacuum pump and secure clips.
- With assistance align alternator to mounting bracket and fit but do not tighten bolt.
- Fit bolt securing support stay to alternator and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft) .
- Tighten bolt securing alternator to mounting bracket to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
- Using new 'O' ring, connect oil supply pipe to cylinder head and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
- Connect lead to alternator and tighten nut to 6 Nm (4.4 lbf.ft).
- Fit auxiliary drive belt tensioner and tighten bolt to 50 Nm (37 lbf.ft).
- Fit auxiliary drive belt. CHARGING AND STARTING, REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
Housing - caliper - front
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Remove
- Raise front of vehicle, one side.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
- Remove road wheel(s).
- Clamp brake hose to prevent fluid loss.
- Remove brake hose banjo bolt and discard sealing washers.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.
- Remove 2 guide pin bolts and remove caliper housing from carrier.
- Remove 2 brake pads from caliper carrier.
Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Discovery
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: Land Rover Discovery front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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