Parking brake pads (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, chock the wheels and release the parking brake. Alternatively, raise the vehicle on a ramp.

2. Disconnect the rear propeller shaft from the gearbox output flange at the brake drum.

3. Loosen the parking brake drum adjusting bolt.



4. Remove the single screw securing the brake drum to the output flange.

5. Remove the drum to expose the brake assembly.

6. Disconnect the upper and lower springs from the brake shoes, see J6337.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Parking brake cable (206-05 Parking brake and parking brake actuator, Removal and installation).

7. Clamp the convex washer with a pair of pliers, press the washer back and turn it 90°.

8. Remove the convex washer together with the retaining spring and pin from both pads.

9. Slide the brake pads out of the adjusting guides, disconnect them from the support plate and remove them from the shield.

10. Check that the springs are suitable for further use. If new brake pads need to be installed, the springs should also be replaced.

Installation

1. Install the right brake shoe into the guide and secure the brake shoe and lever assembly to the shield with the retaining pin, spring and convex washer.



2. Install the left brake shoe into the guide and install the support plate between both brake shoes. Secure the left shoe with the retaining pin, spring and convex washer.

3. Install the retractor springs onto the brake shoes.

4. Install the brake drum. Tighten the screw (tightening torque 25 Nm).

5. Make sure the parking brake lever is released.

6. Screw in and tighten the adjusting bolt until the brake drum can no longer be turned by hand.

7. Tighten the adjusting bolt (tightening torque 25 Nm), to ensure that the brake drum is locked.

8. Loosen the adjusting bolt 1.5 turns to give the shoes working clearance. Make sure the brake drum can rotate freely.

9. Attach the cardan shaft to the output flange. Tighten the fasteners (tightening torque 46 Nm).

10. Remove the wheel chocks and check the operation of the parking brake.