Front brake pads (Freelander 2)

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the front wheels. Refer to procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

2. Remove the brake shoe spring clip.



3. Remove the two caliper guide pins.



4. Release the brake caliper. Remove the brake pads.

CAUTION: Do not place any stress on the brake hose.

5. Release the brake caliper. Remove the brake pads.

6. Repeat the above procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

Installation

1. Clean the brake caliper body and backing plate with clean brake fluid.

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

CAUTION: Clean mating surfaces and remove any foreign material, and ensure that there is no grease on the brake shoe guides.

2. Inspect the piston seal rings of the working cylinder and guide pins for damage.

3. Immerse the end of the bleed tube in a suitable container containing a small amount of the specified brake fluid. Attach the bleed tube to the bleed nipple and loosen the nipple slightly.

4. Insert the piston into the caliper body and tighten the air bleed screw. Tightening torque: 8 Nm

5. Disconnect the air bleed tube and remove the container. Install the brake pads. Install the brake caliper.

6. Install the guide pins and tighten them. Tightening torque: 28 Nm

CAUTION: Make sure the brake hose is not kinked and is installed correctly.

7. Install the brake shoe spring clip. Repeat the above procedure on the other side of the vehicle. Install the front wheels. Refer to procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

8. Press the brake pedal, check the level of working fluid in the brake hydraulic reservoir and top up if necessary.