Removal and installation of front brake pads (Discovery 3)

Removing

WARNING: Brake pads must be replaced as a complete axle kit, otherwise braking performance may be reduced.

CAUTION: If the brake pad wear warning light comes on, the brake pad wear sensor must be replaced.

1.

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always place the vehicle on secure stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

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.

Left 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 2 clips.

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 base plate with clean brake fluid.

2. Inspect the O-rings on the slave cylinder piston and guide pins for damage.

3. Immerse the end of the bleed tube in a suitable container containing a small amount of the prescribed brake fluid. Place the bleed tube on the bleeder screw and loosen the screw a little.

4. Push the pistons into the brake caliper housing. Tighten the bleed screw (tightening torque 14 Nm).

5. Disconnect the bleed tube and remove the container.

6. Install the brake pads. Install two 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 and tire assembly. Tighten wheel nuts (tightening torque 140 Nm).

10. Repeat the above procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

11. Depress the brake pedal, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top up if necessary.