BRAKES
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED
Service repair no - 70.25.02
Preparation
Complete circuit bleed
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
Fit bleed hose to caliper bleed screw.
2.
3. Dip free end of bleed hose into brake fluid in
bleed bottle.
WARNING: Before bleeding the brake
4. Open bleed nipple.
system refer to general brake service
practice. See this Section. general brake
5. Depress brake pedal fully several times until fluid
is clear of air bubbles.
service practice
6. Keeping pedal fully depresses, tighten bleed
nipple then release pedal.
7. Repeat procedure for remaining calipers.
8. Fit bleed screw protection caps.
9. Check/top-up fluid level when bleeding is
complete.
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During bleed procedure, brake fluid level must
not be allowed to fall below the MIN mark. Keep
reservoir topped up to the MAX mark.
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To bleed the hydraulic circuits, four bleed
nipples are provided, one at each caliper.
There are two methods by which air can be removed
from the braking system:-
1.
2.
MANUAL BLEED PROCEDURE
PRESSURE BLEED PROCEDURE
Pressure bleed procedure
Purpose designed equipment for pressure filling and
bleeding of hydraulic systems may be used on Land
Rover vehicles. The equipment manufacturers
instructions must be followed and the pressure must
not exceed 4.5 bar, 65 lb/in.
Manual bleed procedure
Equipment required
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Clean glass receptacle
Bleed hose
Wrench
Approx. 2 litres (3 pts) brake fluid
Master cylinder bleed
1.
2.
3.
4.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Depress brake pedal fully and slowly 5 times.
Release pedal and wait 10 seconds.
Repeat until firm resistance is felt at the pedal.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
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