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Robbie's Visual Health Check... Brakes

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Robbie

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Robbie's Visual Health Check... Brakes

A quick look round the vehicle before driving-off can save you from pain. Actually getting to drive the vehicle in daylight revealed this:

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That doesn't look right, so time to pull the calliper off and see what is what.

Great.

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20th Jan 2017 11:04 am

Someone-Gone

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Looks like metal to metal contact, I'd have said pads have worn, but you replaced them recently. Either way it's new discs.

20th Jan 2017 11:15 am

Robbie

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The rotor feels ok, but I will give it a proper check. It's cold out there though. Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948

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20th Jan 2017 11:18 am

Robbie

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Seems odd to be working on my own vehicle. Again.

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Bottom slider pin rather crusty but cleaned up ok, ready for greasing:

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Checking the rotor next.

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20th Jan 2017 12:22 pm

blue meanie
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that MOT tester obviously has some sort of voodoo D3 doll

and theeeeennn......???

20th Jan 2017 12:30 pm

Robbie

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Rotor is a consistent 19.1mm across the face, so no damage done:

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Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948

Battery & Quiescent Current Drain Testing

Diagnostics for:
Defender, FL2, D3, D4, Evoque, RRS & FFRR
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20th Jan 2017 12:30 pm

Robbie

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blue meanie wrote:
that MOT tester obviously has some sort of voodoo D3 doll

Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948

Battery & Quiescent Current Drain Testing

Diagnostics for:
Defender, FL2, D3, D4, Evoque, RRS & FFRR
A not-for-profit enterprise

20th Jan 2017 12:31 pm

MarkOne

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2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris Grey

How many miles has yours done now Robbie?

20th Jan 2017 1:04 pm

petersw

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2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

As an ex QA man ( not automotive)

Excellent deep throat Robbie, perfect tool for job, hate the vernier calipers the garages seem to use. Peter

20th Jan 2017 1:21 pm

Robbie

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MarkOne wrote:
How many miles has yours done now Robbie?

Around 45k I think. Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948

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Defender, FL2, D3, D4, Evoque, RRS & FFRR
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20th Jan 2017 1:46 pm

MarkOne

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They all seem to have issues with rear calipiers at some time, doesn't take much to cause those back one to bind.

20th Jan 2017 1:48 pm

Robbie

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First time for me but yes, the rear calipers do have a bit of a reputation for sticking. I was very generous with the grease and the calliper moved with ease after the TLC.

Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948

Battery & Quiescent Current Drain Testing

Diagnostics for:
Defender, FL2, D3, D4, Evoque, RRS & FFRR
A not-for-profit enterprise

20th Jan 2017 7:28 pm

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