Land Rover Defender 90/110/130 car brake system

Brake System Specification
Brake fluid Position Specification * Recommended brake fluid SHELL DONAX YB DOT4 ESL FLUID CAUTION: * If the specified brake fluid is not available, use a low viscosity DOT 4 brake fluid that meets...

Description and principle of operation of the brake system
Description of master cylinder The mechanical elements of the hydraulic brake system consist of brake discs with four-piston calipers at the front and brake discs with two-piston calipers at the...

Removal of air from the brake system
General procedures WARNING: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with skin or eyes. Caveats: Brake fluid can damage paintwork, if spilled, wash off immediately with plenty of clean water....

Master brake cylinder — removal and installation
Removing 1. Disconnect a wire of weight from the accumulator. 2. CAUTION: Avoid spilling brake fluid on the paintwork as this may damage the paintwork. If spilled, remove any traces of liquid and...

Master brake cylinder — disassembly and assembly
Disassembly 1. Disconnect the accumulator and remove the main cylinder from the amplifier. For more information, see the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery...

Brake pressure control valve
Removing 1. Disconnect the battery. 2. Clean the area around the brake pressure control valve ports. 3. Place a container under the valve to collect escaping brake fluid. 4. Disconnect the nipple...

Brake pedal and pedal bracket
Removing 1. Disconnect the wire "masses" from the battery. For more information, see the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mount and Wires, General...

Vacuum brake booster
Removing 1. Disconnect the wire "masses" from the battery. For more information, see the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mount and Wires, General...

Check valve for brake booster
Removing 1. Disconnect the brake vacuum hose from the brake booster check valve. 2. Carefully pry and remove the valve with a screwdriver by inserting the blade of the screwdriver between the valve...

Brake vacuum pump
Removing 1. Remove the top cooling fan shroud. Remove six screws. 2. NOTE: Cooling fan shown removed for clarity. Loosen the accessory drive belt tension. Turn the accessory drive belt tensioner in a...

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Module
Removing 1. Disconnect the wire "masses" from the battery. For more information, see the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mount and Wires, General...

Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
Removing 1. Place an absorbent cloth under the modulator to collect spilled liquid. 2. Disconnect the two nipple connections of the inlet brake lines on the pump side of the modulator. 3. CAUTION:...

Rear wheel speed sensor
Removing CAUTION: Do not replace the sensor without first removing it, cleaning it, reinstalling it, and rechecking it. 1. Raise the vehicle on a 2 post lift. 2. Remove both rear wheels. 3. Turn out...

Front wheel speed sensor
Removing CAUTION: Do not replace the sensor without first removing it, cleaning it, reinstalling it, and rechecking it. 1. Raise the vehicle on a 2 post lift. 2. CAUTION: Do not replace the sensor...

Front disc brake
Removing 1. Remove the hub assembly. For more information, see chapter: Wheel bearing and front wheel hub (204-01 Front suspension, Removal and installation). 2. Turn out 5 bolts of fastening of a...

Front brake caliper
Removing 1. Loosen the front wheel nuts. 2. WARNING: Support with secure supports. Raise the front of the car. 3. Remove the wheel. 4. Remove the cotter pins from the shoe mounting pins. 5. Remove...

Front brake pads
Removing 1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Clean the outside of the calipers. 3. Remove cotter pin from mounting pins. 4. Remove pins of fastening of blocks and a spring. 5. Remove the brake pads. 6....

Rear brake disc
Removing 1. Remove the bearing assembly with the rear wheel hub. For more information, see chapter: Wheel bearing and wheel hub (204-02 Rear suspension, Removal and installation). 2. Turn out bolts...

Rear brake caliper 110/130
Removing 1. Remove rear wheels. 2. Using a suitable hose clamp, secure the flexible brake hose over the rear axle. 3. Remove the brake line from the rear brake caliper. 4. Cap the ends of the piping...

Rear brake caliper 90
Removing 1. Remove rear wheels. 2. Using a suitable brake hose clamp, pinch the flexible brake hose over the rear axle. 3. Remove the brake line from the rear brake caliper. 4. Plug the ends of the...

Rear brake pads 110/130
Removing 1. Remove rear wheels. 2. Clean the outside of the calipers. 3. Remove the shoe mounting pins and clamping springs. 4. Remove brake pads and shims. 5. Clean the exposed parts of the pistons...

Rear brake pads 90
Removing 1. Remove rear wheels. 2. Clean the outside of the calipers. 3. Remove the shoe mounting pins and clamping springs. 4. Remove brake pads and shims. 5. Clean the exposed parts of the pistons...

Parking brake cable
Removing Pos. spare part no Name 1 - Pin 2 - Washer 3 - Retaining ring 4 - Brake shoe 5 - Rope lever 6 - retaining spring 7 - Belleville washer 8 - brake drum 9 - Screw 10 - Brake cable 11 -...

Parking brake switch
Removing 1. Remove the cover from the parking brake lever. 2. Turn out two bolts and disconnect the parking brake lever from a body. 3. Release the connector on the parking brake switch. 4. Turn out...

Adjustment of blocks and overlays of a parking brake
General procedures NOTE: The parking brake must be fully engaged at the third notch on the ratchet. 1. Raise one of the rear wheels off the ground and support it with an axle support. 2. Release the...

Parking brake pads
Removing 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, place wheel chocks under the wheels, and release the parking brake. As an alternative, raise the car on a flyover. 2. Disconnect the rear propeller...