Brake disc - front
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Repairs › Brake disc - front
Refit
- 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.
- 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.
- Fit brake drum, tighten screws to 7 Nm.
- If necessary, fit grommet and ABS sensor.
- Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
- 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.
- Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
- Remove road wheel(s).
- Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to swivel hub.
- 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
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: Land Rover Freelander 1998 front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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