Land Rover Defender: Brake Caliper 6 Piston Fixed Caliper

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

PART(S)

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

NOTE:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

2. Use the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to activate the Integrated Power Brake assembly mode.

General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

3. Remove the wheel and tire.

4.

CAUTION: The brake pad wear sensor is easily damaged. Do not use a lever to remove the sensor.

NOTE: Left side only.

Disconnect and release the brake pad wear sensor.

5.

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

CAUTION: If the brake hose banjo bolt has been loosened or removed, a new brake hose assembly must be installed.

Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.

6.

NOTE: Only do this step if a new brake caliper is to be installed.

If a new brake caliper is to be installed, remove the brake pads.

7.

• Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
• Remove the brake caliper.

8.

NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the cooling scoop.

INSTALLATION

1.

Install the cooling scoop.

Torque: 4Nm

2.

CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

• Install the brake caliper.
• Install and tighten the 2 new bolts.

  Renew Part: Brake caliper carrier bolt(s) Quantity: 2.

  Torque

  • Stage1: 133Nm
  • Stage2: 60º

3.

NOTE: This step should only be performed when installing a new brake caliper.

If a new brake caliper is to be installed, install the brake pads.

4.

CAUTION: Make sure that a new flexible brake hose assembly is to be installed.

Install a new brake hose.

Renew Part: Brake hose Quantity: 1.

5.

Install and secure the brake pad wear sensor.

6. Bleed the brake system.

7. Use the JLR approved diagnostic equipment to deactivate the Integrated Power Brake assembly mode.

General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

8. Use the JLR approved diagnostic equipment to complete the Leakage and Air Monitoring test to the Integrated Power Brake.

General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

9. Install the wheel and tire.

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