Right hand brake cable (Discovery 3)

Removing

CAUTION: To prevent unintentional activation of the parking brake and possible damage to the actuator, remove fuse 8 from the engine compartment fuse box before starting work.

NOTE: If the parking brake system has less than 50,000 cycles, the parking brake cables may be replaced. If the operating time of the parking brake system exceeds 50,000 cycles, the replacement of the parking brake cables is only allowed in assembly with the actuator. The operating time of the parking brake can be checked using T4, (ON/OFF = 1 cycle). If the cable breaks or becomes disconnected while the vehicle is moving, it may be necessary to "parking brake actuator release procedure", carried out with the help of T4.

1. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, set the parking brake to "installation position".

2. Isolate the parking brake circuit. Remove fuse 8 from BJB.

3.

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Be sure to place reliable pores under the car.

Raise and support the vehicle.

4. Remove wheels.

5. Release the parking brake pad adjuster. Loosen the screw.



6.

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

Reposition the right rear brake caliper.

• Turn out two bolts.
• Using a suitable clamp, secure the brake caliper.

7. Remove the right rear brake disc. Remove the screw.



8. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the wheel hub.

• Loosen the nut completely.
• Release the cable from the lower arm.
• Disconnect the inner cable from the brake shoe.

9.

CAUTION: The fuel tank breather line bracket can be easily damaged when it is removed from the chassis.

Release the fuel tank breather line bracket. Remove the plastic insert.



10. Release the right hand brake cable.

• Turn out two bolts.
• Release the parking brake cable from the two pipe clamps.
• Release the cable from the clamp on the chassis.

11. Release the right hand brake cable.



12.

ATTENTION: When replacing the cable, make sure that dirt and moisture do not get in.

Remove the right parking brake cable.

• Loosen the nut.
• Release the cable clamp. Release and remove the cable.

Installation

1. Install the right parking brake cable.

• Install the rope.
• Install the cable clamp.
• Tighten the nut.

2. Install the fuel tank breather line bracket. Install the plastic insert.

3. Install and secure the right parking brake cable.

• Tighten the bolts to 22 Nm.
• Attach the parking brake cable to the two pipe clamps.
• Attach the cable bushing to the body bracket.

4.

NOTE: Install the brake cable retaining ring as shown.

Connect the parking brake cable to the wheel hub.

• Attach the cable to the brake shoe lever.
• Insert the cable into the brake shield.
• Tighten the nut to 8 Nm.

5.

CAUTION: Clean the element of dirt and grease.

Install the right rear brake disc. Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm.

6. Attach the right rear brake caliper.

• Remove and discard clamp.
• Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm.

7.

NOTE: The adjustment procedure must be completed in its entirety.

Adjust parking brake pads. For more information, refer to Adjusting the Parking Brake Pads and Pads (70.40.11)

8. Install the rear wheels. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm.

9. Install fuse 8 in BJB.