Parking brake pads (Freelander 2)

NOTE: If the parking brake pads or brake discs have been removed to gain access to other components, DO NOT PERFORM the break-in procedure.

Removing

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Be sure to install reliable supports under the car.

2. Remove wheels. Refer to procedure: Wheel and tire (204-04 Wheels and tires, Removal and installation).

3. Remove both rear brake discs. Refer to Procedure: Brake Disc (206-04 Rear disc brake, Removal and installation).









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

Installation

1. Clean the support plate and apply grease to the contact surfaces of the brake pads. Clean the adjuster and set it to the minimum length.

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

2. Install the secondary brake pad.

CAUTION: Be careful not to overstretch the brake shoe spring.

3. Connect the parking brake cable.

4. Attach the parking brake cable spring to the shoe drive lever, making sure that the spring is not twisted.

5. Install spring retainer and pin.

• Install the primary brake pad.
• Install expansion plate and spring.
• Install the return spring.
• Install the spring retainer and pin.

WARNING: Make sure the return spring and governor spring are properly installed on the primary shoe.

CAUTION: Be careful not to overstretch the brake shoe spring.

7. Install the brake shoe adjuster.

CAUTION: Be careful not to overstretch the brake shoe spring.

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

9. Install both rear brake discs. Refer to Procedure: Brake Disc (206-04 Rear disc brake, Removal and installation).

10. Install the wheels. Refer to procedure: Wheel and tire (204-04 Wheels and tires, Removal and installation).

11. If necessary, perform the parking brake shoes running-in procedure. Refer to procedure: Breaking in the Parking Brake Pads (206-05 Parking Brake and Parking Brake Actuator, General Procedures).