Land Rover Discovery: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
NOTE:
Right Hand Drive (RHD) illustration shown, Left Hand Drive (LHD) illustration similar.
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- Brake pedal
- Hydraulic pipes
- Integrated Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module
- Brake master cylinder and fluid reservoir.
OVERVIEW
The hydraulic brake system is a diagonally split, dual circuit system and consists of the brake pedal, brake master cylinder, fluid reservoir, Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and the brake pipes and hoses.
The preformed rigid brake pipes distribute pressure from the master cylinder to flexible hoses connected to the front and rear calipers, via the integrated HCU and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module.
DESCRIPTION
BRAKE PEDAL
- Brake pedal switch operating plate
- Brake pedal switch
The brake pedal is mounted in a bracket attached to the rear side of the engine bulkhead. The brake pedal is connected to the brake booster push rod with a clevis pin.
The brake pedal switch is mounted on the brake pedal bracket and operated by a plate attached to the brake pedal. The brake pedal switch is a combined switch, contains a stop lamp switch and a brake test switch in one housing. Both switches are connected hardwired to the Central Junction Box (CJB), to give independent signals of brake pedal operation.
Hydraulic Brake Actuation Brake Pedal and Bracket (G2164230) / Removal and
InstallationBrake Master Cylinder and Fluid Reservoir
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Brake Master Cylinder and Fluid Reservoir
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
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module
Secondary circuit port
Left front caliper port
Right front caliper port
Primary circuit port
Left rear caliper port
Right rear caliper port
Hydra
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Vehicle Has no Electrical Power (G1785116) / General Procedures
CHECK
WARNING:
Chock the wheels and make sure that all personnel are clear of the
vehicle before carrying out the following procedure
NOTES:
To be carried out in the event that the vehicle has no el
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Fitting the detachable tow ball
Remove the protective cover from the
vehicle mounting and stow it in the
tow ball stowage area.
The tow ball can only be installed
when the locking lever is in the
unlocked position (red showing).
Insert the tow ball into the mounting
and push firmly upwards until the tow
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