Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 206-03

Front Disc Brake

Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Brembo Brakes (G411093)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 70.12.10
  • Front Brake Disc - Renew
  • Without Brembo
  • 0.40
  • USED WITHINS
  • 70.12.33
  • Rear Brake Disc - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 0.80
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
  1. 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.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire.
  3. E52661
    LH side only: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
      • Release the lead from the clips.
  4. E52662
    Remove the brake pads.
      • Remove the 2 retaining pins.
      • Remove the anti-rattle spring.
      • Withdraw the brake pads.
  5. E44467
    Release the brake hose bracket from the wheel knuckle.
      • Remove the retaining bolt.
  6. CAUTION:

    Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.

    E56475
    Release the brake caliper from the wheel knuckle.
      • Remove the 2 retaining bolts.
      • Tie the brake caliper aside.
  7. E43758
    Remove the brake disc.
      • Remove the Torx screw.
Installation
  1. Make sure the brake disc and hub mating surfaces are clean.
  2. Install the brake disc.
      • Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
  3. Secure the brake caliper to the wheel knuckle.
      • Tighten the bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
  4. Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle.
      • Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  5. WARNING:

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

    Clean the components.
  6. Inspect the caliper piston seals for damage.
  7. Position a bleed jar containing a small quantity of approved brake fluid. Connect the bleed tube to the bleed screw and loosen the screw.
  8. Press the pistons into the caliper housing.
      • Tighten the bleed screw to 19 Nm (14 lb.ft).
  9. Repeat the above process for the other 2 pistons.
  10. Disconnect the bleed tube and remove the jar.
  11. Install the brake pads.
      • Position the anti-rattle spring.
      • Install the pins, making sure the pin collets are fully engaged in the caliper.
  12. LH side only: Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
      • Secure the lead in the clips.
  13. Install the wheel and tire.
      • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
  14. Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.