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Range Rover Maunua Brakes
Range Rover Maunua Brakes
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BRAKE SYSTEM - Description A brake failure switch incorporated in the master
cylinder will illuminate a panel warning light if a
The brake system fitted to Range Rovers is of the failure occurs in either the primary or secondary
I.H. split type. hydraulic circuits.
Early 1987 Range Rover vehicles were fitted during The brake fluid reservoir is divided, the front
manufacture with an Automotive Products (AP) section (section closest to the servo) feeds the
master cylinder and servo assembly, together with primary circuit and the rear section feeds the
associated brake pipes and pedal box assembly. secondary circuit. Under normal operating
The brake failure warning system on the AP type conditions both the primary and secondary
master cylinder is a Pressure Differential Warning hydraulic circuits operate simultaneously on brake
Actuator (P.D.W.A.) switch, which is activated when pedal application. In the event 01 a failure in the
the shuttle valve moves along its bore due to primary circuit the secondary circuit will still
pressure d i f f e r e n t i a l i n e i t h e r t h e p r i m a r y o r function and operate front and rear calipers.
secondary circuits caused by fluid loss or seal Alternatively, if the secondary circuit fails, the
failure. The result of the shuttle valve movement is primary circuit will still function and operate the
to illuminate a brake failure warning light in the upper pistons in the front calipers.
instrument binnacle. If the servo should fail, both hydraulic circuits will
Later 1987 models are fitted with an uprated Lucas still function but would require greater pedal
Girting type LSC 115 servo and 25,4mm AS/AS pressure.
master cylinder plus associated brake pipes and The hand-operated parking brake is completely
pedal box assembly. independent of the hydraulic circuits.
The brake failure warning system on the Lucas Brake pad wear sensors are incorporated into the
Girling type is a Fluid Level Warning Indicator front right and rear left hand side, inboard brake
(F.L.W.I.) which is incorporated into the fluid pads. The sensors will illuminate a brake pad wear
reservoir cap and is activated when fluid loss in the warning light in the instrument binnacle, when pad
reservoir is sufficient so that the float in the switch thickness has been reduced to approximately 3mm
: drops and in turn illuminates a brake failure warning (0.118 in).
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light in the instrument binnacle.
NOTE: It should be noted that the two systems CAUTION: THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL BRAKE
are not interchangeable on a component by CALIPERS, PIPES AND FD-HNCS BEFORE
component basis but must be changed as a COMMENCING WORK ON ANY PART OF THE
complete package, ie, servo, master cylinder, BRAKE SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
brake pipes and pedal box. CAUSE FOREIGN MATTER TO ENTER THE SYSTEM
AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO SEALS, AND PISTONS
The AP system can be found on pages : WHICH WILL SERIOUSLY IMPAIR THE BRAKE
1-19 inclusive. SYSTEM EFFICIENCY.
The Lucas Girling system can be found on pages : To ensure the brake system efficiency is not
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31-42 inclusive. impaired the following warnings must be
adhered to:-
BRAKE SYSTEM - (Vehicles fitted with AP servo and
master cylinder) WARNING:
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by the secondary hydraulic circuit via a pressure
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WARNING: Some components on the vehicle, . Dust found on the vehicle or produced
such as gaskets and friction surfaces (brake during work on the vehicle should be
linings, clutch discs or automatic transmission removed by vacuuming and not by blowing.
brake bands), may contain asbestos. Inhaling . Dust waste should be dampened, placed in
asbestos dust is dangerous to your health and a sealed container and marked to ensure
the following essential precautions must be safe disposal.
observed:- . If any cutting, drilling etc., is attempted on
materials containing asbestos the item
. Work out of doors or in a well ventilated should be dampened and only hands tools
area and wear a protective mask. or low speed power tools used. ....
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BRAKE SYSTEM LAYOUT
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HOSES
1. Front left hand flexible hoses. 7. Feed to front right hand caliper.
2. Front right hand flexible hoses. 8. Feed to rear left hand caliper.
3. Intermediate flexible hose. 9. Feed to rear right hand 5aliper.
10. Feed to two way connector.
PIPES 11. Feed to intermediate hose.
12. Feed to pressure reducing valve.
,..; 4. Feed to front left hand hose connector. 13. Brake failure warning switch.
5. Feed to front right hand hose connector.
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Bleed
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The hydraulic system comprises two completely
independent sections. The rear calipers and the
lower pistons in the front calipers form the
secondary section, while the upper pistons in the
front calipers form the primary section. The
following procedure covers bleeding the complete
system, but it is permissible to bleed one section
only if disconnections are limited to that section.
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6. Repeat 5 until fluid clear of air bubbles 13. Connect a bleed hose to the other screw on
appears in the container, then keeping the the front caliper furthest from the master
pedal fully depressed, tighten the bleed screw. cylinder.
7. Remove the bleed hose and replace the dust 14. Repeat 3 to 7 for the second secondary screw
cap on the bleed screw. on the front caliper.
15. Refit the front wheel.
16. Repeat 9 to 15 for the front caliper nearest the
master cylinder.
17. Remove the ‘C’ washer and tighten the PDWA
switch to the correct torque. (see section
06-Torque values).
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MASTER CYLINDER-OVERHAUL 4. Remove the reservoir filler cap and drain off ..-
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CAUTION: Brake fluid is corrosive, if any fluid 5. Remove the two screws securing the reservoir
comes into contact w i t h b o d y p a i n t w o r k , to the master cylinder.
immediately flush with a large quantity of water 6. Lift the reservoir off the master cylinder.
and wipe clean with a soft cloth. 7. Carefully pry the two reservoir sealing rubbers
from the master cylinder.
1. Disconnect the brake pipes from the side of 8. Secure the master cylinder in a vice and push
the master cylinder and plug the outlet ports. the primary piston down the bore and
2. Disconnect the electrical plug from the PDWA withdraw the secondary piston stop pin. .
switch.
3. Remove the two nuts and spring washers
securing the cylinder to the servo unit.
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WARNING: Safety glasses must be worn. Do not
operate or direct the air line towards oneself or
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expelled from its bore repeat the above
instruction.
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12. Remove the PDWA switch from the side of
the master cylinder.
13. Remove the large end plug and copper washer
retaining the shuttle valve in the master
cylinder.
14. Apply a high pressure air line to the primary
outlet port to expel the shuttle valve from its
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1. Securing screws
2. Reservoir
3. Reservoir seals
4. End plug
5. Copper washer
6. Shuttle valve
7. Secondary piston stop pin
8. Nuts and washers securing cylinder to servo
9. Primary piston
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11. Secondary piston
12. PDWA switch
13. XI’ washer
14. Plastic sleeve
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PRIMARY PISTON SEALS SECONDARY PISTON SEALS
15. Remove the retaining screw from the primary 19. Remove the following items from the
piston and remove the following items. secondary piston:
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23. Withdraw the plastic sleeve and carefully It is important that the following instructions are
remove the two ‘0’ rings from the valve taking carried out precisely, otherwise damage could be
care not to damage the piston. caused to the new seals when inserting the
plungers into the cylinder bore. Generous amounts
of new brake fluid should be used to lubricate the
parts during assembly. Never use old fluid or any
other form of cleaning and lubricating material.
Cleanliness throughout is essential.
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25. Clamp the cylinder in a vice and lubricate the
RR845M secondary piston seals and cylinder bore. Place
the piston assembly into the cylinder until the
recuperation seal is resting centrally in the
24. Fit a new ‘0’ ring into the ‘0’ ring groove at mouth of the bore. Gently insert the piston
the centre of the valve. Fit the remaining ‘0’ with a circular rocking motion. as illustrated.
ring into the small groove at the end of the While ensuring that the seal does not become
valve. Do not fit the plastic sleeve at this trapped, ease the seal into the bore and
stage. slowly push the piston down in one
continuous movement.
NOTE: The ‘0’ rings should not be rolled
along the piston, but should be stretched
slightly and eased down the piston and into
the grooves.
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26. Slowly press the piston down the bore and fit
the secondary piston stop-pin.
27. Fit the primary plunger assembly using the
same method as for the secondary plunger.
Press the plunger down and secure the
assembly with the circlip.
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28. Lubricate the ‘0’ rings and fit the shuttle valve. Disconnect the servo operating rod from the
Fit the end plug using a new copper sealing brake pedal.
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securing the brake pedal and servo assemblies
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ‘0’ ring at to the engine compartment closure panel.
the end of the valve ensure it remains in the Withdraw the pedal assembly from the vehicle.
small groove until the valve reaches the small
plastic sleeve.
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PDWA switch and screw the switch into the
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31. Press the reservoir into the lop of the master
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retaining screws.
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32. Fit the master cylinder to the servo and secure
with the two nuts and spring washers and
tighten to the correct torque (see section
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the switch to the correct torque (see section
06-Torque values).
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12. Remove the bushes from the pedal pivot tube.
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BRAKE SERVO-Overhaul 9. R e m o v e t h e n u t , b o l t a n d p l a i n w a s h e r
securing the clamp to the servo.
REMOVING THE SERVO 10. Remove the rubber boot from the valve/push
rod assembly.
1. Remove the master cylinder from the servo. 11. Slide the servo cover off the valve body.
2. Disconnect the servo vacuum hose from the 12. Using two screwdrivers inserted between the
non-return valve. separator shell outer lip and servo shell,
3. Remove the lower dash within the vehicle to carefully lever the diaphragm assembly out of
gain access to the brake pedal linkage and the shell.
servo retaining nuts located on the rear of the
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4. Disconnect the brake pedal linkage.
53. Remove the four nuts with spring washers
securing the servo to the closure panel.
6. Remove the servo from the engine
compartment and place on a suitable clean
bench.
7. Thoroughly clean the exterior of the servo.
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15. Remove the support plate, diaphragm and 23. Remove the sponge seal and backing ring
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‘.. : 16. Pry the serrated bearing retainer out of the 24. Lift out the two levers and remove the bearing
separator shell. ring.
; : 17. Remove the nylon bearing and rubber seal 25. Release the circlip securing the valve/push rod
from the separator shell. Note their position assembly in the valve body.
for reassembly. 26. Carefully pry the end cap from the opposite
end 01 the valve body and withdraw the
valve/push rod assembly complete.
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18. Remove the three screws, locknuts plain and
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2’: valve body.
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the front of the diaphragm.
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22. Remove the ‘0’ rings from the valve body and
piston.
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28. Remove the push rod, seal, washer and 30. Fit a new ‘0’ ring to the end of the valve. DO
retainer from the servo shell. NOT ROLL THE ‘0’ RING INTO THE ‘I
GROOVE. Carefully stretch the seal and ease
NOTE: If a new push rod is fitted the it down the valve and into the groove.
operating length must be set after the servo
has been assembled, see assembling
procedure instruction number 61.
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34. Feed the sponge filter and felt pad into the
opposite end of the valve body and press the
end cap into position.
35. Lightly coat the new valve body ‘0’ ring with
disc brake lubricant and ease the seal into the
groove.
36. Lightly coat the new reaction piston ‘0’ ring
with disc brake lubricant and ease the seal into
the groove.
37. Push the piston into the valve body ensuring
that the two projections on the piston are 40. Fit the three securing screws, washers and
located over the levers in the valve body, push nuts, entering the bolts from the valve body
the piston firmly into position. side.
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44. Fit the backing washer to the concave side of 54. Locate the outer edge of the valve body
the separator shell diaphragm. diaphragm into the indent around the
45. Fit the diaphragm to the separator shell, separator shell and push the assembly into the
concave side first, locate the sealing lip over servo vacuum shell, ensure that the diaphragm
the edge of the separator. remains in position.
46. Place the support plate onto the face of the I
diaphragm.
47. Mount the valve body into a bench vice.
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60. Fit a new retainer, nylon washer and seal to 65. Remove the small spacer. Increase or decrease
the push rod, fit the push rod to the servo. the size of the spacer accordingly until the
correct dimension is attained.
NOTE: Flat face of the seal to the bottom of 66. Coat the push rod seal with Lockheed disc
the seal recess in the servo shell. brake lubricant and fit to the servo.
(A) Retainer
(B) Nylon washer
(C) Seal
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7. Piston
1. Caliper 8. Wiper seal retainer
2. Bleedscrews 9. Wiper seal
3. Pad retaining springs IO. Fluid seal
4. Retaining pins I I. Brake disc
5. Friction pads
6. Pad wear indicator plug
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9. Finally, remove the pistons keeping them Mounting inboard pistons
identified with their respective bores. ...
10. Remove the wiper seal retainer by inserting a 16. Clamp the outboard pistons and carry out the
blunt screwdriver between the retainer and the same procedure as for removing and fitting
seal and pry the retainer carefully from the the outboard pistons and seals, instructions 8
mouth of the bore. to 15.
11. Taking care not to damage the seal grooves,
extract the wiper seal and fluid seal. Fit calipers and pads to vehicle
12. Clean the bores, pistons and particularly the
seal grooves with clean brake fluid or aerosol 17. Fit the caliper to the axle and secure with the
brake cleaner only. If the caliper or pistons are two bolts tightening evenly to the correct
corroded or if their condition is not perfect torque (see section 06-Torque values).
new parts must be fitted. 18. Connect the brake flexible hoses to the caliper
and tighten to the correct torque (see section
06.Torque values).
19. Remove the clamps from the hoses.
20. Lightly coat the back and edges of the pads
with a suitable disc brake lubricant carefully
avoiding the friction material.
Assemble outboard pistons 21. Insert the pads and retaining springs, secure in
position using new retaining pins and open
13. Coat a new fluid seal with a suitable disc brake out the ends. Note the correct position of the
lubricant. Ease the seal into the groove in the retaining springs.
bore using only the fingers and ensure that it
is properly seated. The fluid seal and the NOTE: Ensure that the friction pad with the
groove are not the same in section so that wear indicator is fitted to the inboard side
when the seal is seated it feels raised to the of the front right hand caliper
touch at the edge furthest away from the
mouth of the bore.
14. Coat the appropriate piston with disc brake
lubricant and insert it squarely into the bore by
hand only. Do not tilt the piston during
insertion and leave approximately 8mm (0.312
inch) projecting from the bore,
15. Coat a new wiper seal with disc brake
lubricant and fit it to a new seal retainer. Slide
the assembly, seal first, over the protruding
piston and into the bore recess. Remove the
piston clamp from the mounting half and use
the clamp to press home the seal retainer and
piston.
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22. Reconnect the pad wear indicator electrical
plug.
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23. Bleed both the primary and secondary brake
systems. (Refer to page 4 for the brake
bleeding procedure).
24. When the foregoing instructions have been
completed on all calipers, press the brake
pedal firmly several times to locate the friction
pads.
25. Fit the road wheels, remove the axle stands
and finally tighten the road wheel nuts.
26. Road test the vehicle, remembering that if new
friction pads have been fitted they are not
‘bedde&in’ and may take several hundred
miles before the brakes are at maximum
efficiency.
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identitied with their respective bores.
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10. Remove the wiper seal retainer by inserting a 12. Clean the bores, pistons and particularly the . .
blunt screwdriver between the retainer and the seal grooves with clean brake fluid or aerosol :
seal and pry the retainer carefully from the brake cleaner only. If the caliper or pistons are
mouth of the bore. corroded or their condition is not perfect new
I I. Taking care not to damage the seal grooves, parts must be fitted.
extract the wiper seal and fluid seal.
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13. Coat a new fluid seal with a suitable disc brake 21. Insert the pads and retaining springs, secure in
, lubricant. Ease the seal into the groove in the position with new retaining pins and spread
bore using only the fingers and ensure that it the ends. Note the correct position of the
is properly seated. The fluid seal and the retaining springs.
groove are not the same in section so that
when the seal is seated it feels raised to the
touch at the edge furthest away from the
mouth of the bore.
14. Coat the appropriate piston with a suitable
disc brake lubricant and insert it squarely into
the bore by hand only. Do not tilt the piston
during insertion and leave approximately 8mm
(0.312 inch) projecting from the bore.
15 Coat a new wiper seal with a suitable disc
brake lubricant and fit it to a new seal retainer.
Slide the assembly, seal first, over the
protruding piston and into the bore recess.
16 Using special tool 18G672-piston clamp, press
home the seal retainer and piston.
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER 10. Raise the parking brake lever to its uppermost _.._.
position and ease the glove box and console
Remove and refit assembly rearwards to release the location tab
from the radio housing, lift the assembly off
Removing the gearbox tunnel.
11. Disconnect the electrical lead from the parking
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. brake warning switch.
2. C h o c k t h e r o a d w h e e l s a n d r e l e a s e t h e 12. Release the parking brake cable outer retaining
parking brake. nut.
3. Open the glove box lid and remove the four 13. Remove the remaining single bolt with plain
screws securing the glove box liner to the washer securing the front of the parking brake
outer surround and lift out the liner. mounting bracket.
4. Remove the two electrical leads at the rear of 14. Withdraw the parking brake lever assembly off
the glove box cigar lighter and release the two the parking brake outer cable.
heater hoses from their retaining clamps.
5. Carefully pry the window lift switch panel awa)
from the front of the glove box. Maneuver the
panel through the opening and into the inside
of the glove box.
6. Remove the main gear selector knob and
transfer gearbox knob.
7. Carefully pry the centre panel out of the
gearbox tunnel mounted console, and
disconnect the electrical multi-plug to the
inset graphics panel, withdraw the panel off
the main gearbox selector.
6. Remove the cotter pin, plain washer and clevis
pin securing the parking brake cable to the
parking brake lever.
9. Remove the four bolts and plain washers. Two
are located immediately behind the parking
brake lever accessible from inside the glove Refitting
box. The remaining two bolts are located
forward of the parking brake lever accessible 15. Fit the parking brake lever to the gearbox
from the floor mounted console opening. tunnel and secure in position with the single
bolt (with plain washer) forward of the lever
mounting bracket.
16. Secure the outer parking brake cable to the
mounting plate and tighten the nut securely.
17. Refit the glove box/console assembly and
secure in position, tightening the remaining
bolt and two screws securely.
18. Fit the inner parking brake cable to the parking
brake lever using a new cotter pin.
19. Reverse the remaining removal instructions,
ensuring that the electrical wiring in the glove
box assembly is arranged to prevent it from
becoming trapped between any mating faces.
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OVERHAUL PARKING BRAKE 13. Clean all parts in aerosol brake cleaner and
. allow to dry. Examine the components for
WARNING: Do not use an air line to remove wear and discard if unsatisfactory.
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d u s t f r o m t h e brake assembly. Asbestos dust
from the brake linings can be a serious health Assemble expander assembly
risk, if inhaled.
14. Grease and fit the expander and drawlink.
DISMANTLING 15. Grease and fit the plungers and rollers, fitting
the plungers with the highest end of the roller
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal and groove towards the backplate.
chock the road wheels for safety. Release the
parking brake, select ‘P’ in main gearbox and Remove and overhaul adjuster assembly
release the parking brake.
2 Disconnect the drive shaft from the output 16. Remove the two bolts and withdraw the
flange. adjuster assembly from the back plate.
3. Loosen off the brake adjuster, remove the two 17. Remove the plungers.
screws and withdraw the brake drum. Inspect 18. Screw the adjuster cone inwards to remove
the friction surface of the drum, turn if from the housing.
excessively scored or oval.
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fit to the back plate.
. 20. Grease and screw in the adjuster cone.
21. Grease and fit the adjuster plungers and align NOTE: That the fully lined end of the lower
the chamfered ends with the adjuster cone. shoe must be toward the expander
Note that the two plungers are identical and assembly and the fully lined end of the
c a n b e f i t t e d lo e i t h e r b o r e . S e c u r e t h e upper shoe towards the adjuster assembly.
assembly with a rubber band to prevent the
plungers falling out.
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30. Fit the brake drum and tighten the two screws
to the correct torque (See Section 06 Torque
Values)
31. C o n n e c t t h e a c t u a t i n g l e v e r t o t h e i n n e r
parking brake cable using a new clevis pin,
washer and cotter pin.
32. Turn the adjuster cone fully in and tighten the
two retaining bolts left loose in instruction 27.
33. Loose off the adjuster two ‘clicks’ and fimil)
apply and release the parking brake lever to
centralise the shoes. The drum should then
27. Fit the adjuster assembly to the back plate rotate freely.
with the two bolts but do not fully tighten at 34. Adjust the parking brake cable lock nuts until
this stage. the parking brake lever is fully operational on
28. Fit the back plate assembly and oil catcher to the second or third notch of the parking brake
the transfer box with the four bolts and rachet.
tighten to the correct torque (see section 35. Connect the drive shaft and evenly tighten the
06-Torque values). retaining nuts to the correct torque (see
section 06-Torque values).
36 Remove chocks from wheels and connect the
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Remove and refit 9 Release the outer cable from the ‘P’ clamp
located on top of the transfer gearbox, and
Removing withdraw the cable assembly from the vehicle.
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BRAKE SYSTEM-(Vehicles fitted with Lucas Cirling If the servo should fail, both hydraulic circuits will
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Description
The hand operated parking brake acts on a brake
The hydraulic braking system fitted to Range Rovers drum at the rear of the transfer gearbox and is
is the dual line type, incorporating primary and completely independant of the hydraulic circuits.
secondary hydraulic circuits.
Brake pad wear sensors are incorporated in the
NOTE: References made to primary or secondary front and rear right hand side inboard brake pads.
do not imply main service brakes or emergency The sensors will illuminate a brake pad wear
brakes but denote hydraulic line identification. warning light in the instrument binnacle, when pad
thickness has been reduced to approximately 3mm
The brake pedal is connected to a vacuum assisted (0.11&i in).
mechanical servo which in turn operates a tandem
master cylinder. The front disc brake calipers each CAUTION: THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL BRAKE
house four pistons, the upper pistons are fed by CALIPERS, PIPES AND FllTlNGS BEFORE
the primary hydraulic circuit, the lower pistons by COMMENCING WORK ON ANY PART OF THE
the secondary hydraulic circuit. The rear disc brake BRAKE SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
calipers each house two pistons, these are fed by CAUSE FOREIGN MAlTER TO ENTER THE SYSTEM
the secondary hydraulic circuit via a pressure AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO SEALS AND PISTONS
reducing valve. WHICH WILL SERIOUSLY IMPAIR THE
EFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
A brake fluid level switch is incorporated into the
reservoir cap assembly, the switch having detected To ensure the brake system efficiency is not
either low or sudden fluid loss will immediately impaired the following warnings must be
illuminate a warning light in the instrument adhered to :-
binnacle.
,’ DO NOT use any petroleum (gasoline) based
The brake fluid reservoir is divided, the section cleaning fluids or any proprietary fluids
closest to the servo feeds the primary circuit and c o n t a i n i n g p e t r o l e u m ( g a s o l i n e ) . T h e prefered
the section furthest from the servo feeds the f l u i d s a r e c l e a r methylated s p i r i t s , i n d u s t r i a l .
secondary circuit. Under normal operating alcohol or a proprietary aerosol brake cleaning
conditions both the primary and secondary circuits product.
operate simultaneously on brake pedal application.
In the event of a failure in the primary circuit the DO NOT use brake fluid previously bled from
secondary circuit will still function and operate front the system.
and rear calipers. Alternatively, if the secondary
circuit fails the primary circuit will still function and DO NOT use old or stored brake fluid.
operate the lower pistons in the front calipers,
allowances should be made and vehicle speed ENSURE that only new fluid is used and that it is
adjusted accordingly to allow for the lack of full taken from a sealed container.
braking efficiency.
DO NOT flush the brake system with any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid.
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I. Front left hand flexible hoses. 7. Feed to front right hand caliper.
2. Front right hand flexible hoses. 8. Feed to rear left hand caliper.
3. Intermediate flexible hose. 9. Feed to rear right hand caliper.
10. Feed to two way connector.
PIPES 11. Feed to intermediate hose.
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4. Feed to front left hand hose connector. 13. Three way connector.
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6. Feed to front left hand caliper.
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WARNING: Some components on the vehicle NOTE: When bleeding the system commence
such as gaskets and friction surfaces (brake with the caliper furthest from the master
linings, clutch discs, or automatic transmission cylinder and bleed from the screw on the same
brake bands), may contain asbestos. Inhaling side as the fluid inlet pipes, then close the screw
asbestos dust is dangerous to your health and and bleed from the screw on the opposite side
the following essential precautions must be of the same caliper. Tighten the bleed screws to
observed :- the correct torque value. See section 06
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Withdraw the two reservoir seals from the
master cylinder inlet ports the seals are
different and should be noted for
assembly,discard both of the seals.
Remove the retaining ring and ‘0’ ring seal
from the machined outer surface of the master
cylinder, discard both the seal and retaining
ring.
Remove the guide ring from the mouth of the
master cylinder which supports the primary
plunger assembly and place to one side, this
component is not part of the master cylinder
service kit and is to be refitted on assembly of
the unit.
Pull the primary plunger assembly out of the
master cylinder. /
NOTE: The primary plunger assembly 17. Clean all parts with Cirling cleaning fluid or
cannot be broken down any further and is unused brake fluid and place the cleaned parts
serviced as a complete unit. Discard the onto a clean sheet of paper. Inspect the
assembly. cylinder bore and plungers for signs of
corrosion, ridges and score marks. Provided
the working surfaces are in perfect condition,
new seals from a Cirling Service repair kit may
be used.
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Coat the new seals in unused brake fluid and
firstly fit the ‘L’ seal to the plunger.
Fit the washer followed by the recuperating
seal. Fit the seal retainer and springs, ensure
the springs are correctly seated.
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plain and spring washers and secure in I
position with the two nuts. Tighten to the Remove and refit
specified Torque value- see section 06.
33. Fit the brake pipes to the master cylinder and NOTE: Other than replacing the filter,
tighten to the specified Torque value- see non-return valve and grommet, the servo is
section 06 not a serviceable component, in the event
34. Top-up the master cylinder with the correct of failure or damage fit a new unit.
grade of brake fluid (see section 09) bleed the
brake systems. Removing
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Remove, overhaul and refit 10. Fit the return spring to the pedal.
11. Fit the pedal to the pedal box assembly and
Remove refit the pedal shaft.
Secure the pedal assembly in position with a
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. new circlip.
2. From inside the vehicle remove the lower dash 12. Lightly grease the servo push rod and secure
panel to gain access to the pedal assembly. in position with the clevis pin and clip.
3. Release the spring clip ad remove the clevis 13. Refit the lower dash panel and reconnect the
pin securing the servo push rod to the brake battery.
pedal.
4. Remove the circlip from the ‘D’ shaped end of
the pedal shaft.
5. Remove the pedal shaft from the pedal
assembly and withdraw the pedal from the
pedal box.
6. Remove the return spring from the pedal.
Overhaul
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Removing
Adjust parkbrake
13 Ensure t h a t t h e p a r k b r a k e l e v e r i s f u l l y
released.
14 From underneath the vehicle, rotate the
adjuster on the brake drum back plate
clockwise until the brake shoes are fully
expanded against the brake drum.
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CLQMON DEWANDRE - WABCO POWER CAUTION: THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL BRAKE
ASSISTED HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM WITH COMPONENTS, CALIPERS, PIPES AND FllTlNGS
INTEGRATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - ABS BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ON THE BRAKE
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE
1NTRODVCTlON FOREIGN MATTER TO ENTER THE SYSTEM AND
DAMAGE SEALS AND PISTONS, WHICH WILL
The purpose of ABS is to prevent the vehicle SERIOUSLY IMPAIR BRAKE SYSTEM EFFICIENCY.
wheels locking during brake application, thus
.I,. maintaining vehicle steerability and stability. This WARNING:
allows the vehicle to be steered whilst the brakes
.. are applied, even under emergency conditions, and DO NOT use brake fluid previously bled from
to avoid obstacles where there is sufficient space to the system.
redirect the vehicle.
DO NOT use old or stored brake fluid.
WARNING: ABS IS AN AID TO RETAINING
STEERING CONTROL AND STABILITY WHILE ENSURE that only new fluid is used and that it is
BRAKING. taken from a clean sealed container.
: - ABS CANNOT DEFY THE NATURAL LAWS OF DO NOT flush the brake system with any fluid
PHYSICS ACTING ON THE VEHICLE. other than the recommended brake fluid.
- ABS WILL NOT PREVENT ACCIDENTS The brake system must be drained and flushed
RESULTING FROM EXCESSIVE CORNERING at the recommended service intervals.
SPEEDS, FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE TOO
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CLOSELY OR AQUAPLANING, I.E. WHERE A Fluid pressures of 170 bar (2466 psi) are
LAYER OF WATER PREVENTS ADEQUATE produced by the hydraulic pump. It is essential
CONTACT BETWEEN THE TYRE AND ROAD that the procedure for depressurising the system
SURFACE. is carried out where instructed.
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: The power valve is an extension of the master The hydraulic power unit comprises an electrically
cylinder, it controls fluid pressure in the power driven pump and a pressure switch. The pressure
circuit in direct proportion to pressure in the master switch incorporates three electro-mechanical
cylinder. The power valve is of spool valve design. switches: one for the pump, another, at a different
presure setting, to illuminate the pressure warning
Master cylinder (1.3) light, The latter switch plus the third switch inform
the ECU of low pressure and that ABS function
Operation of the master cylinder displaces a volume should cease whilst pressure remains low.
of brake fluid into the servo cylinders and increases The pump also incorporates a non-return valve, a
fluid pressure. Piston movement inside the master low pressure inlet filter, and a pressure relief valve
cylinder will also activate the power valve. A tilt to protect the system.
valve is incorporated to supply fluid to the master
cylinder from the reservoir connection. Accumulator (3)
Each pair, comprising inlet and outlet solenoid Brake calipers - front - (5) rear - (6)
valves, controls ABS braking to each wheel. In
response to signals from the ECU, the valves NOTE: To identify the separate hydraulic circuits,
decrease, hold or increase brake pressure according they are referred to as Hydrostatic and Power
to the need to retain wheel rotation and obtain circuits.
optimum braking. The solenoid valves are designed
to respond rapidly to ECU signals. Power circuit - The rear calipers and the upper
pistons in the front calipers form one circuit,
Servo cylinders - 2 off (1.6) supplied by direct hydraulic power from the power
valve.
The servo cylinders have four functions.
Hydrostatic circuit - The lower pistons in the front
,” 1. To provide combined energy from both the calipers form the other circuit, supplied with
hydrostatic and the power circuit to the brake hydraulic energy from the servo cylinders
calipers. comprising a combination of master cylinder
2. To provide ‘brake feel’ at the brake pedal. pressure and direct hydraulic power.
3. To provide hydrostatic (master cylinder)
braking through the servo cylinder to the
calipers in the event of no power circuit
pressure to the servo cylinder.
4. To provide braking from both the power
circuit and from hydrostatic fluid remaining in
the servo cylinder, in the event of no
hydrostatic circuit pressure from the master
cylinder.
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Brake fluid pressure/level and parking brake WARNING: Power assisted braking is not
warning light - (red) - 1 available if the ignition is switched off. An
increase in effort at the pedal will be required to
The warning light situated in the instrument apply the brakes.
binnacle indicates that there is insufficient pressure
in the system and/or the fluid level is too low. The The ABS warning light situated in the instrument
light will illuminate when ignition is switched ON as binnacle indicates that there is a failure in the ABS
part of initial bulb check, and when the parking system. The light will illuminate when the ignition is
brake is applied. switched ON , and will extinguish when the vehicle
If the pressure in the hydraulic system is lower than exceeds 7 km/h (5 mph) This indicates that the
the cut-in pressure for the warning light, the light system sell monitoring check was successful, and
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will illuminate. When the light is on the hydraulic the system performs correctly.
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pump will start. Therefore, if the light remains If the light remains on or subsequently illuminates
illuminated after bulb check and releasing with the ignition ON a fault in the ABS system is
handbrake, DO NOT drive the vehicle until the light indicated. The self monitoring procedure is
extinguishes. repeated frequently while the ignition is ON . If a
fault is detected during self monitoring, the light
‘, WARNING: IF THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHILE will illuminate indicating that one or more wheels
THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE FAULT MUST are not under ABS control.
BE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY. BRAKING WILL
BE AVAILABLE AFFER A LOSS OF PRESSURE, BUT WARNING: Reduced ABS control is possible with
GREATER FORCE WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE the ABS warning light illuminated depending on
PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. the severity and type of fault. If both ABS and
brake failure warning lights are illuminated, loss
of system pressure or hydraulic pump failure is
indicated.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE DRIVER HAS THE .‘.
FAULT INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.
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2. Observe the warning lights, check that the 1. When power assistance is not available, ABS
parking brake/fluid pressure/level warning light braking is not operative. Both warning lights
extinguishes after initial bulb check or when are illuminated. Braking effort is available from
the parking brake is released, indicating that the master cylinder only. This results in longer
power assistance is available. Note that the pedal travel and greater pedal effort required
time taken to pressurise the system is to decelerate the vehicle.
approximately 20 seconds.
3. Start the vehicle and drive away, at 7 km/h (5 WARNING: FOOT PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL,
mph) the ABS warning light must be USING MASTER CYLINDER ONLY, WILL NOT
extinguished - see Warning Lights. ACHIEVE THE SAME DEGREE OF BRAKING
4. In road conditions where surface friction is AS THAT AVAILABLE FROM POWER
sufficient to slow or stop the vehicle without ASSISTANCE.
wheel lock, the ABS does not operate.
5. In an emergency braking situation, if one or 2. If the master cylinder fails, i.e. there is
more wheels begin to slow rapidly in relation insufficient fluid in the master cylinder to
to vehicle speed, ABS will detect the wheel create pressure, braking to all four wheels is
locking tendency and will regulate the brake retained and ABS remains operative. The red
pressure to maintain wheel rotation. warning light will be illuminated if the cause of
6. ABS operation will be felt as a vibration the master cylinder failure is a fluid leak and
through the pedal, a t t h e s a m e t i m e t h e the level in the master cylinder is low enough
solenoid cycling will be heard. to actuate the fluid level switch.
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relays, located beneath the left hand front seat
adjacent to the ABS ECU. Access to the relays is 1. ABS warning light relay, green base - AB12
gained by removing the seat side trim. 2. Valve relay, black base - AB14
.f 3. Hydraulic pump relay, black base - A62
4. Hydraulic pump relay fuse, 5amp tan - ABlO
5. Stop light switch, diagnostic plug, ECU pin 9
fuse, 5 amp tan - ABll
6. Valve relay fuse, 25 amp white - AB13
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GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION SYSTEM BLEED
NOTE: ABS components ARE NOT! serviceable. EQUIPMENT: Bleed the system using a bleed
Replace components that are found to be faulty. tube and a clean bottle containing a small
amount of clean liquid.
Brake fluid precautions
CAUTION: Clean all bleed screws, filler cap and
WARNING: Do not allow brake fluid to come connections thoroughly using clean brake fluid
into contact with eyes or skin. only. DO NOT USE MINERAL OIL I.E. ENGINE OIL
ETC.
CAUTION: Brake fluid can damage paintwork, if MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS THROUGHOUT.
spilled wash off immediately with plenty of clean
water. NOTE: During bleed procedure the reservoir
f l u i d l e v e l m u s t n o t f a l l b e l o w the’MIN’ l e v e l .
.I’ CAUTION: Use only the correct brake fluid. If an Regularly check level and keep topped up to
:. assembly fluid is required use brake fluid. Do ‘MAX’ level.
NOT use mineral oil, i.e. engine oil etc.
WARNING: Do not use previously used brake
” .,, Check/top up fluid level fluid. Ensure that only new fluid is used and that
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1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Carefully dispose of unwanted fluid in a sealed
,:: ,’ 2. Turn ignition ON, to activate hydraulic pump. container, marked USED BRAKE FLUID.
If pump does not activate depress brake pedal
several times until it is heard to operate. I. S w i t c h o f f i g n i t i o n a n d d e p r e s s u r i s e t h e
3. When the pump stops, check that the level is system. Ensure that ignition remains OFF until
between the ‘MINI and ‘MAX’ marks. instruction 7.
4. If the level is below the ‘MINI mark top up 2. Fill the fluid reservoir with the specified fluid
fluid level to the ‘MAX’ mark on reservoir, to the ‘MAX’ level.
using the correct fluid, - see Section 09,
Lubricants and Fluids.
DEPRESSURISE
4. Repeat instruction 3. until some resistance is 7. Bleed the accumulator - ooen the bleed
felt. If no resistance is felt check that the clevis screw. Switch on ignition, run pump for 3-4
pin is connected to the correct (UPPER) hole sets, switch off and repeat procedure until no ,,.
in the brake pedal further air bubbles enter bleed bottle. Switch
5. Bleed the four front caliper lower (hydrostatic) off ignition. Close the bleed screw.
bleed screws in the conventional manner. 8. Bleed the two hydraulic booster bleed screws.
Proceed in the order: outer bleed screw on Open one bleed screw, depress the brake
the driver’s side, opposite caliper outer bleed pedal, switch on ignition, run pump until no
screw, inner bleed screw, inner bled screw further air bubbles enter the bleed bottle.
driver’s side. Depress the brake pedal slowly Close booster bleed screw, switch off ignition
and progressively. Lock the bleed screw at the and release pedal. Repeat for other bleed
bottom of each stroke. screw.
9. Bleed power circuit at four calipers in turn.
Depress pedal, open bleed screw, (upper
bleed screw on front calipers). Switch on
ignition, run pump for 3-4 sets, switch off and
repeat procedure until no further air bubbles
enter bleed bottle. Switch off ignition, close
caliper bleed screw, release pedal.
Bleed master cylinder - switch ignition on.
System pressure will increase until pump Cuts
out. If pump does not cut out after running
for 45 sets, check system for leaks.
Bleed hydrostatic circuit calipers - open one
front lower caliper bleed screw. Actuate brake
pedal several times, using only the lower two
thirds of pedal travel, until no further air
bubbles enter the bleed bottle. Stop actuation
if fluid warning light comes on and allow
pressure to build up.
12. Close caliper bleed screw before releasing
6. Bleed the hydraulic pump - open the bleed
pedal, repeat for remaining three hydrostatic
screw on the pump and allow fluid to flow
bleed screws.
until it is clear of air bubbles. Do not use the
13. C h e c k / t o p u p r e s e r v o i r f l u i d l e v e l - s e e
bleed bottle, use a clean absorbant cloth to
Check/top up fluid level.
prevent fluid spillage.
14. Dry all connections, fully pressurise system
and check for leaks. If two full brake
applications switch on pump, from fully
charged, rebleed system.
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5. Disconnect the pressure switch plug. 4. Remove the wheelarch inner liner and remove
6. Disconnect the power unit connector. the two nuts and plain washers securing the
7. Working from below the unit remove four accumulator. .I
nuts and plain washers. 5. Remove accumulator.
8. Remove the hydraulic power unit complete
with mountings. Refitting
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