Parking brake shoes (Discovery 3)

Removal

NOTE: If the parking brake shoes or brake discs have been removed to gain access to other components, the bedding-in procedure is NOT REQUIRED.

1. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, set the parking brake to the set position.

2. Isolate the parking brake circuit. Remove fuse 8 from the BJB.

3.

CAUTION: Do not work on or under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

Raise and support the vehicle.

4. Remove the wheels and tires.

5. Disconnect the brake caliper. Unscrew the brake caliper mounting bolts.



6.

CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose.

Move the caliper to the side and tie it up.

7. Release the parking brake shoe adjuster.

• Remove the plug from the service hole in the brake disc.
• Using a suitable tool, rotate the brake shoe adjuster to release the adjuster.

8. Remove the brake disc. Remove the Torx screw.





9. Remove the adjuster and return spring. Loosen the parking brake shoe adjuster by moving it to the minimum position.



10. Remove the primary brake shoe.

• Remove the spring clip and pin.
• Rotate the shoe to disengage it from the adjuster plate and return spring.

11. Remove the adjusting plate and spring.

12. Remove the return spring.





13. Remove the secondary brake shoe.

• Remove the spring clip and pin.
• Disconnect the parking brake cable retaining spring from the brake shoe actuator lever.
• Release the parking brake cable.

14. Repeat the above procedure on the other side.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials is harmful if inhaled.

Clean the backing plate and apply grease to the surfaces that contact the brake pads.

2. Clean the regulator and set the regulator to its minimum length.

3.

CAUTION: Do not overstretch the brake shoe spring.

CAUTION: Make sure the closed end of the clamp faces the parking brake shoe adjuster. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: Figure 'A' shows the left side and figure 'B' shows the right side.

Install the secondary brake shoe.

• Connect the parking brake cable.
• Connect the parking brake cable retaining spring to the brake shoe actuator lever, making sure that it does not twist.
• Install the spring clip and pin.

4. Install the adjusting plate and spring. Use a clamp to tie the adjusting plate spring.

5.

CAUTION: Make sure the return spring and adjusting spring are properly installed on the primary shoe.

CAUTION: Do not overstretch the brake shoe spring.

CAUTION: Make sure the closed end of the clamp faces the parking brake shoe adjuster. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: Figure 'A' shows the left side and figure 'B' shows the right side.

Install the primary brake shoe.

• Install the return spring.
• Connect the first brake shoe to the return spring.
• Position the first brake shoe on the adjuster plate. Install the spring clip and pin.

6.

CAUTION: Do not overstretch the brake shoe spring.

Install the brake shoe adjuster and retainer spring.

7. Remove and discard the adjuster plate spring clamp.

8. Make sure the contact surfaces of the brake disc and wheel hub are clean.

9. Install the brake disc. Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm.

10. Install the brake caliper. Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm.

11. Repeat the above procedure on the other side.

12. Adjust the parking brake. For more information, refer to Adjusting the Parking Brake Shoes and Linings (70.40.11)

13. Install the wheels with tires. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm.

14. Install fuse 8 in BJB.