Land Rover Discovery: Hydraulic Brake Actuation Brake Master Cylinder (G1785122) / Removal and
Installation
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Brake Fluid Reservoir (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation,
Removal and Installation).
WARNING:
Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container
to collect the fluid.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking
caps.
Torque: 17 Nm
Right-hand drive vehicles
Torque: 10 Nm
All vehicles
CAUTION:
Discard the seal.
Renew Part: Brake master cylinder seal.
Torque: 25 Nm
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
A new O-ring seal is to be installed.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Refer to: Brake System Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General
Information, General Procedures).
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REMOVAL
NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations
depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential
information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustr
COMPONENT LOCATION
NOTE:
Right Hand Drive (RHD) illustration shown, Left Hand Drive (LHD)
illustration similar.
Brake pedal
Hydraulic pipes
Integrated Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and Anti-lock
Brake fluid reservoir cap
Brake fluid level switch
Brake fluid reservoir
Secondary circuit inlet port
Primary circuit inlet port
Brake master cylinder
Secondary circuit outlet port
Primary
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Installation
CAUTION:
Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these
components.
Clean and inspect the components for deterioration.
CAUTION:
Make sure that a new outer joint boot is to be installed.
Renew Part: Outer constant velocity joint boot kit.
Pack the outer CV joint with the
Remove all metal jewellery before
working on, or near, a battery or
boost terminals. Never allow
metal objects or vehicle
components to come into contact
with the battery or boost
terminals. Metal objects can cause
sparks, and/or short circuits,
resulting in an explosion.
Do not allow the