Rear brake pads (Freelander 2)

Removal

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

WARNING: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

2. Remove the lower brake caliper mounting bolt.



3. Remove the brake pads.



4. Remove the brake shoe clamps.

Installation

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

2. Inspect the caliper piston and guide pin seals 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: 10 Nm

5. Disconnect the air bleed tube and remove the container.

6. Install the brake shoe clamps. Install the brake shoes. Secure the brake caliper. Tightening torque: 35 Nm

When installing new brake pads in the lower position, a new gold-colored clip must be installed. For cars with gasoline engines, a clip with one hole is installed. For cars with diesel engines, a clip with two holes is installed. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.

When installing new brake pads in the upper position, a new black clip must be installed. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.

7. Repeat the above procedure on the other side.

8. Install the wheels. Refer to the procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

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