Parking brake release drive (Freelander 2)

Removal

1. Remove the luggage compartment.



2. Loosen the adjusting nut and disconnect the front parking brake cable.

3. Release the rear parking brake cables and remove the compensator.



4. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Be sure to support the vehicle securely.

5. Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04, Removal and Installation).

6. Secure the rear brake caliper to the side.



7. Bend back the parking brake adjuster.





8. Remove the brake disc.



9. Release the cable support bracket, clamp and cable tie.



10. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the body.

11. Disconnect and remove the cable.



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

Installation

1. Install the parking brake cable to the hub and connect the valve.

2. Install the parking brake cable to the body.

3. Connect the cable support bracket, clamp and cable tie.

4. Install the brake disc. Tightening torque: 35 Nm

5. Install the brake caliper. Tightening torque: 110 Nm

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

7. Install the compensator on the rear parking brake cables.

8. Connect the front parking brake cable and install the adjusting nut.

9. Adjust the parking brake.

10. Install the rear floor console coin tray and storage compartment.
11. Install both wheels and tires. Refer to procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04, Removal and Installation).