Published: 03-May-2017

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 206-05

Parking Brake and Actuation

Parking Brake Shoe and Lining Adjustment (G297717)

GENERAL PROCEDURES
  • 70.40.11
  • Shoes - parking brake - adjust
  • All Derivatives
  • 0.60
  • USED WITHINS
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NOTE:

This procedure must be carried out if the vehicle has been mud wading (not water) for more than 50 miles or if the park brake is adjusted as part of a vehicle service.

  1. Check the park brake for correct operation.
  2. CAUTIONS:

    • When the vehicle is in the mounting position a red flashing light may appear on the instrument cluster. This indicates that the park brake actuator is in the mounting position. It does not indicate a vehicle fault.

    • The warning lamp on the instrument cluster will flash whilst the park brake is being driven into the mounting position.

    Using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, drive the park brake to the mounting position.
  3. Place the vehicles transmission into NEUTRAL.
  4. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the wheels and tires.
  6. NOTES:

    • LH shown.

    • Align the access hole in the position shown.

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    Locate the park brake lever cable attachment point.
      • Remove the access plug.
      • Rotate the brake disc.
  7. NOTES:

    • RH shown.

    • Align the access hole in the position shown.

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    Locate the park brake lever cable attachment point.
      • Remove the access plug.
      • Rotate the brake disc.
  8. CAUTIONS:

    • The park brake shoe lever should be visible as shown.

    • There should be clearance between the park brake shoe lever and the park brake cable cap as shown.

    NOTES:

    • LH shown.

    • The step must be carried out on both sides.

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    Observe the position of the park brake shoe lever and the park brake cable cap.
      • If the park brake shoe lever and park brake cable cap are not as shown, proceed to the next step.
      • If the park brake shoe lever and park brake cable cap are as shown, proceed to step 10.
  9. NOTES:

    • LH shown.

    • The step must be carried out on both sides.

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    Using a suitable tool, check that the park brake shoe lever will move easily in the direction shown and returns to its original position.
      • If the park brake shoe lever moves easily, proceed to the next step.
      • If the park brake shoe lever does not move easily, rectify any concerns before proceeding.
  10. NOTES:

    • LH shown.

    • The step must be carried out on both sides.

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    Using a suitable tool, check that the park brake cable moves easily as shown.
      • If the park brake cable does not move easily, rectify any concerns before proceeding.
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NOTE:

This procedure must be carried out if new park brake shoes are installed, new rear brake discs are installed, or if the vehicle has been mud wading (not water) for more than 50 miles or if the park brake is adjusted as part of a vehicle service.

  1. NOTE:

    Align the access hole with the indicators located on the back plate.

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    Locate the park brake shoe adjuster.
      • Rotate the brake disc.
  2. CAUTION:

    Failure to follow this step may cause damage to the park brake system. Failure to displace the park brake shoes, as shown, will result in incorrect clearance when carrying out the adjustment step.

    NOTES:

    • The movement of the park brake shoe will be small and may not be felt when levering.

    • LH shown.

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    Using a flat blade screwdriver, lever the brake shoes as indicated.
  3. CAUTION:

    Failure to follow this step may cause damage to the park brake system. Failure to displace the park brake shoes, as shown, will result in incorrect clearance when carrying out the adjustment step.

    NOTES:

    • The movement of the park brake shoe will be small and may not be felt when levering.

    • RH Shown.

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    Using a flat blade screwdriver, lever the brake shoes as indicated.
  4. CAUTION:

    Do dot apply excessive force on the park brake shoe adjuster. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the park brake system.

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    Using a flat bladed screwdriver rotate the brake shoe adjuster to extend it until the brake disc is locked hand tight.
  5. CAUTION:

    The following steps sets the running clearance for the park brake shoes, failure to adhere to the paint marking process may cause damage to the park brake system when the adjustment steps are carried out.

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    Using suitable marker, mark the position of the park brake shoe adjuster.
  6. CAUTION:

    The park brake adjuster must be rotated back EXACTLY one full revolution (10 clicks). Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the park brake system.

    Rotate the adjuster back one revolution (10 clicks)until paint mark is visible.
  7. CAUTION:

    The wedge adjuster must be correctly seated to make sure the park brake cable is correctly adjusted. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the park brake system.

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    Loosen the wedge adjuster Allen screw half a turn.
      • Tap the brake disc lightly with a soft faced mallet, around the park brake shoe location within the brake disc.
      • Tighten the wedge adjuster Allen screw to 6 Nm (5 lb.ft).
  8. Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
  9. Take the vehicle out of the mounting position by operating the park brake twice.
  10. CAUTION:

    The next step should only be carried out when new park brake shoes or brake disc have been installed.

    Carry out the park brake shoe bedding-in procedure. For additional information, refer to: Parking Brake Shoes Bedding-In (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).