Rear brake caliper base plate (Discovery 3)

Removing

1.

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle standing on only one jack. Always support the vehicle with jack stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel.

3.

CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator sensor can be damaged very easily. Do not use the lever to remove the sensor. The operation is performed only manually.

Right side only: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.

4. Remove the lower brake caliper bolt.



5. Remove the brake pads.

• Turn the brake caliper up.
• Remove two clamps.

6. Remove the upper brake caliper bolt.



7.

CAUTION: Do not let the caliper hang on the brake hose.

Take the caliper aside and tie.

8. Remove the brake caliper support bracket.



9. Remove guide pins and seals.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Do not use compressed air to clean brake parts. Dust from friction materials is harmful when it enters the lungs.

Clean the brake caliper housing and support bracket with brake cleaner.

2. Clean and lubricate guide pins.

3. Install guide pins.

4. Install the support bracket. Tighten the bolts (tightening torque 115 Nm).

5. Install the brake caliper housing and insert the top bolt. tighten bolt (tightening torque 35 Nm).

6. Install the brake pads. Install 2 clamps.

7. Turn the brake caliper down. tighten bolt (tightening torque 35 Nm).

8. Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.

9. Install the wheel. Tighten wheel nuts (tightening torque 140 Nm).