Handbrake adjustment for L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
BRAKES
ADJUSTMENTS
70-5
7. Depress brake pedal steadily through its full
stroke and allow to return unassisted. Repeat
procedure until a flow of clean, air-free fluid is
purged into container, then whilst holding pedal
at end of its downward stroke, tighten bleed
screw to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft)
CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir
is maintained between the minimum and
maximum levels throughout the bleed
procedure using new brake fluid.
8. Top up brake system reservoir.
9. Repeat procedure at each wheel in the
sequence shown.
WARNING: Braking efficiency may be
seriously impaired if the incorrect bleed
sequence is used.
10. Remove tube from bleed screw and fit bleed
screw dust cap.
11. Apply brakes and check for leakage.
12. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
13. Road test vehicle. Check brake pedal for short
firm travel when brakes are applied.
Handbrake adjustment
$% 70.35.10
Check
1. Rear brake shoe bedding-in
WARNING: Where possible, a road test
should be on well surfaced and dry roads.
Always comply with speed limits and local
traffic regulations.
2. Ensure handbrake is correctly adjusted as
detailed below.
3. On a dynamometer: Apply hand brake for
approximately 40 seconds, a braking force
reading of 800 Nm must be obtained.
4. On road test: At approximately 24 mph (40 km/
h), apply handbrake until braking force can be
felt. Apply handbrake one further notch and
drive on for 440 yards (400 metres).
Adjust
1. Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Remove rear road wheels.
3. On each rear brake: