Left parking brake cable (Discovery 3)

Removal

CAUTION: To avoid unintentional application of the parking brake and possible damage to the actuator, remove fuse link 8 from the engine compartment fuse box before starting work.

NOTE: If the operating time of the parking brake system is less than 50,000 cycles, the parking brake cables can be replaced. If the operating time of the parking brake system exceeds 50,000 cycles, the parking brake cables can only be replaced together with the actuator. The operating time of the parking brake can be checked using T4, (ON/OFF = 1 cycle). If the cable breaks or becomes disconnected while the vehicle is moving, the "parking brake actuator release procedure" may be required using T4.

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 both rear wheels.

5. Release the parking brake shoe adjuster. Loosen the screw.



6.

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

Reposition the left rear brake caliper.

• Remove two bolts.
• Using a suitable clamp, secure the brake caliper.

7. Remove the left rear brake disc. Remove the screw.



8. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the wheel hub.

• Loosen the nut completely.
• Release the cable from the lower arm.
• Disconnect the inner cable from the brake shoe.

9. Release the left parking brake cable.

• Remove two bolts.
• Remove the three wiring harness clamps.
• Release the cable from the clamp on the chassis.

10. Release the left parking brake cable.



11. Remove the left parking brake cable.

• Loosen the mounting nut.
• Release and remove the cable.

Installation

1. Install the left parking brake cable.

• Left Cable: Rotate the cable 5 full turns.
• Tighten the mounting nut.

2. Install and secure the left parking brake cable.

• Tighten the bolts to 22 Nm.
• Secure the wiring harness.
• Secure the cable bushing to the body bracket.

3.

NOTE: Install the brake cable retaining ring as shown.

Connect the parking brake cable to the wheel hub.

• Attach the cable to the brake shoe lever.
• Insert the cable into the brake shield.
• Tighten the nut to 8 Nm.

4.

CAUTION: Clean the element from dirt and grease.

Install the left rear brake disc. Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm.

5. Secure the left rear brake caliper.

• Remove and discard the clamp.
• Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm.

6.

NOTE: The adjustment procedure must be completed in its entirety.

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

7. Install the rear wheels. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm.

8. Install fuse 8 in BJB.