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Land Rover Defender: Brake System Bleed With Diagnostic Equipment

GENERAL PROCEDURES

MATERIALS

Brake System Bleed With Diagnostic Equipment

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Brake System Bleed With Diagnostic Equipment

CHECK

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.

NOTE:

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

2. Check that the brake fluid lines are secure and that there are no signs of a brake fluid leak. If a brake fluid leak is detected, investigate and rectify the cause of the leak before bleeding the brakes.

3. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover from the cowl panel.

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ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.

NOTE:

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CAUTION:

Install the pressure bleed equipment to the brake fluid reservoir.

General Equipment: Brake/clutch system pressure bleeder/filler

2. Connect the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to the vehicle and begin a new diagnostic session.

General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

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WARNINGS:

  • Braking efficiency may be seriously impaired if an incorrect bleed sequence is used.
  • High performance brake calipers have 2 bleed screws, in this instance the inner bleed screw should always be bled first.

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WARNING: Braking efficiency may be seriously impaired if an incorrect bleed sequence is used.

Brake System Bleed With Diagnostic Equipment

Follow the on-screen prompts to bleed the brake system.

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8. Use the JLR approved diagnostic equipment and complete the 'Leakage And Air Monitoring' procedure.

General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

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14. Install the brake fluid reservoir cover to the cowl panel.

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