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Land Rover Discovery: Front Disc Brake Brake Pads (G1785103) / Removal and Installation

Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Chassis / Chassis-Brake-System / Front Disc Brake Brake Pads (G1785103) / Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING:

Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.

NOTES:

  • Left illustration shown, right is similar.
  • Some variation in the illustrations may occur but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

CAUTION:

Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

Tie aside.

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material and that no grease is applied to the brake pad guides.

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

  1. Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

CAUTION:

Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

Torque: 58 Nm

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.

Front disc brake specifications

General specifications

General specifications

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

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