CAUTION: For vehicles operated under severe conditions, refer to the appropriate section.
1. Check the front brake pads for wear. For more information, refer to the section: Specifications (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Specifications).
2. Check the rear brake pads for wear. For more information, refer to the chapter: Specifications (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Specifications).
3. Check for brake fluid leaks from the calipers.
Front brakes:
Rear brakes
4. Check the condition of the brake discs.
5. Check the condition of all brake booster and brake system pipes for wear and leaks.
6. Clean the wheel hub studs and apply grease (Land Rover part number RYL 105020) to the mounting surface of each hub.
7. Every 3 years: Change the brake fluid. For more information, refer to the chapter: Bleeding the Brake System (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
8. Every 6 years: Replace all flexible brake hoses.
9. Vehicles with tires that have a unidirectional tread pattern: Install the wheels on the appropriate hubs, ensuring that the wheel is in the same position relative to the hub as before.
10. Vehicles with tires that do NOT have a unidirectional tread pattern: Install the wheels on the opposite side of the vehicle, making sure they remain on the same axle.
11. Install and tighten the wheel nuts (tightening torque 133 Nm).
Parking brake
With the vehicle stationary, apply the parking brake and check that it operates correctly. For more information, refer to the chapter: Adjusting the Parking Brake Cable (206-05 Parking Brake and Parking Brake Actuator, General Procedures).
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