Parking brake adjustment (Range Rover 3)

Examination

1. Lapping the rear parking brake pads

WARNING: Where possible, road tests should be carried out on dry, hard pavement. Always obey speed limits and local traffic regulations.

2. Verify that the parking brake is properly adjusted according to the procedure below.

3. On the dyno: Apply the parking brake for approximately 40 seconds. The braking torque must be at least 800 Nm.

4. On a road test: At a speed of about 40 km/h, apply the parking brake until braking force is felt. Apply the parking brake to the next click and continue driving for another 400 m.

Adjustment

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work under a vehicle raised only on a jack or lift. Always install safety props.

2. Remove rear wheels.

3. On each rear brake:



4. Remove the plug covering the adjustment hole in the brake disc.

5. Rotate the brake disc so that the adjustment hole is at the bottom.

6. Using a screwdriver or other similar tool, turn the brake pad adjusting ring until you feel resistance. Apply the parking brake several times to center the brake pads. Repeat the adjustment if necessary.


7. Release the parking brake and check that the brake disc does not spin.

8. Turn the adjusting ring back 8 clicks. Check that the brake disc turns without resistance.

9. Replace the plug covering the adjustment hole.

10. Reinstall the rear wheels and tighten the nuts to 140 Nm.

11. The parking brake lever assembly is self-adjusting and maintains proper tension on the parking brake cables. However, after completing the adjustment, apply and release the parking brake several times, then check that the wheels turn without resistance.

12. Lower the car.