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

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

PART(S)

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Before the disconnection or removal of any components, make sure the area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

NOTES:

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

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 wheel and tire.

5.

NOTE: RH side only.

• Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad.
• Release the grommet.

6.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Remove the 2 brake caliper slide pins.
• Remove the brake caliper.

7. Remove and discard the brake hose.

8.

NOTE: Only complete the following step(s) if a new component is to be installed.

• Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
• Remove the EPB actuator from the brake caliper.
• Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTE: Only complete the following step(s) if the component was previously removed.

• Install a new O-ring seal.

  Renew Part: Electric park brake actuator fitting kit Quantity: 1.

• Install the EPB actuator to the brake caliper.
• Install and tighten the 2 new bolts.

  Torque: 10Nm

2.

• Connect the EPB electrical connector.
• Install the brake caliper.
• Install and tighten the 2 brake caliper slide pins.

  Torque: 35Nm

3. Install the rear brake hose.

4.

NOTE: Right side only.

• Connect the brake pad wear sensor to the brake pad.
• Secure the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.

5. Bleed the brake system.

6. Install the rear wheel and tire.

7.

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

Disable the EPB maintenance mode.

8.

• 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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