Land Rover Defender: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: 325mm Brake Disc

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

MATERIALS

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

PART(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING: If installing a new brake disc, install new brake pads.

CAUTION: Brake discs must be renewed in pairs.

NOTE:

• This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right side components are similar.
• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

1.

• Connect the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment and set the Integrated Power Brake to the assembly mode.

  General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

• Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) to the maintenance position.

  General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

2.

WARNING: Take extra care that the brake pedal is not pressed during the replacement procedure. Failure to follow this instruction might result in personal injury.

NOTE: This step is only required if the JLR diagnostic equipment is not available.

Set the EPB to the maintenance position.

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

4. Remove the rear wheels and tires.

5.

NOTE: Right side only.

Disconnect and release the brake pad wear sensor.

6.

• Disconnect the EPB electrical connector.
• Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
• Release the brake caliper and tie aside.

7.

Remove the brake disc.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTION: Damaged components must be replaced.

Use brake cleaner fluid to clean the brake disc shield.

Material: Brake Cleaner (3U7J-2C410-AA)

2.

Use brake cleaner fluid to clean the brake caliper assembly.

Material: Brake Cleaner (3U7J-2C410-AA)

3.

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Use brake cleaner fluid to clean the brake disc.

Material: Brake Cleaner (3U7J-2C410-AA)

4.

• Install the brake disc.
• Install and tighten a new bolt.

  Renew Part: Brake disc bolt Quantity: 1.

  Torque: 10Nm

5.

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

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

  Torque

  • Stage1: 110Nm
  • Stage2: 120º
• Connect the EPB actuator electrical connector.

6.

NOTE: Right side only.

Connect and secure the brake pad wear sensor.

7. Press the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.

8. Install the wheel and tire.

9.

NOTE: This step is only required if the JLR diagnostic equipment is not available.

Disable the EPB maintenance mode.

10.

• Connect the JLR approved diagnostic equipment and disable the Integrated Power Brake assembly mode.

  General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

• Calibrate the EPB using the JLR approved diagnostic equipment.

  General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

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