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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)22 · Brakes
22 · Brakes

Brake disc - front

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Brake disc - front
BrakesBrake disc - front

Refit

Diagram
  1. Check adjuster cam and if necessary set to minimum adjustment position as follows: Lever leading shoe away from wheel cylinder; Move adjuster cam back fully; Ease shoe back into position.

WARNING: Ensure grease does not come into contact with brake shoe linings or wheel cylinder covers.

  1. Apply Molycote 111 grease to brake shoe and spring contact points.

NOTE: Clean inside of NEW brake drum with brake cleaning fluid.

CAUTION: Ensure that brake shoes are correctly engaged with wheel cylinder pistons before fitting brake drum.

  1. Fit brake drum, tighten screws to 7 Nm.
  2. If necessary, fit grommet and ABS sensor.
  3. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
  4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  5. Check handbrake operation, adjust if necessary. See Adjustments.

BRAKE DISC - FRONT

Service repair no - 70.12.10

Remove

CAUTION: Brake discs must be renewed in pairs, unless one disc requires changing before 1000 miles (1500 km) from new.

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
Brake disc - front – Remove road wheel(s).
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to swivel hub.
  2. Release caliper and tie aside clear of brake disc.

CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on brake hose.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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