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Freelander - Squeel From Front Brakes

Bulletin Number - 0002

Issue - 1

Date - 28.01.1998

Model - Freelander

Affected Range - All vehicles prior to VIN 601089

Re-Issue Information -

Problem -

SQUEAL FROM FRONT BRAKES

A squeal/vibration noise which occurs under braking at random speed and load conditions.

Cause

Front brake caliper resonance.

Action

Replace front brake calipers with new calipers having increased mass. Refer to Workshop Manual - Brakes - Repairs.

1. Remove both caliper housings as described in repair number 70.55.24.

2. Remove both caliper carriers from swivel hubs.

3. Clean mating faces of swivel hubs and fit new carriers (not handed). Tighten bolts to 83 Nm.

4. Fit new caliper housings (handed) to carriers as described in repair number 70.55.24.

Parts Information

SEG100220 Caliper assembly - RH - 1 per vehicle

SEG100230 Caliper assembly - LH - 1 per vehicle

SEH100090 Carrier - front caliper - 2 per vehicle

Warranty

Use Complaint Code: 6C3W

Use S.R.O.: 70.55.05 - Calipers and carriers - front - set - renew

Time allowance: 1.40 Hrs.

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