Land Rover Discovery: Rear Disc Brake Brake Pads (G1785108) / 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.

1. Connect the diagnostic tool and set the electronic park brake (EPB) to the maintenance position.

NOTE:

This step is only required if the diagnostic tool is not available.

2. Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

NOTE:

This step is only required if the vehicle has no battery power.

3. Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake Release When the Vehicle Has No Electrical Power (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Torque: 28 Nm

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

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

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

Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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.

Calibrate the electric parking brake (EPB) using the diagnostic tool.

NOTE:

This step is only required if the diagnostic tool is not available.

Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

NOTE:

This step is only required if the vehicle has no battery power.

Refer to: Electronic Parking Brake Release When the Vehicle Has No Electrical Power (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

Rear Disc Brake Specifications

General Specification

Torque Specifications

* New nuts/bolts must be installed

A = Refer to procedure for correct torque sequence.

Rear Disc Brake Brake Disc (G1785109) / Removal and InstallationChassis-Driveline

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