Brake pads, discs and brake calipers (Range Rover 3)

Examination

1. Remove the front and rear brake pads.

BRAKE SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Brake pads - rear brake mechanisms.

BRAKE SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Brake pads - front brake mechanisms.

2. Check the degree of wear of the pads, make sure that all pads are worn evenly.

• The minimum permissible thickness of brake shoe linings is "A" = 3 mm.

3. Check the brake discs for cracks, scoring or signs of oiling.



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4. Check the thickness of the brake discs. Take 4 measurements at 90° intervals.

• Permissible thickness of front discs = 28.4 mm
• Permissible thickness of rear discs = 10.4 mm
• Thickness variation, no more than 0.010 mm

5. Check for brake fluid leaks from the calipers.



6. Clean the pads, calipers and discs from traces of brake pad wear using brake cleaner fluid.

7. Install the front and rear brake pads.

BRAKE SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Brake pads - rear brake mechanisms.

BRAKE SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Brake pads - front brake mechanisms.

Parking brake

1. With the vehicle parked on level ground, apply and release the parking brake. Check its operation.

BRAKE SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Brake pads - front brake mechanisms.

Brake fluid

1. Replace the brake fluid.

BRAKE SYSTEM, ADJUSTMENTS, Bleeding the brake system.