Central locking failure is not uncommon on old Range Rovers and Discoverys, but it’s seldom a serious or expensive issue. Normally, the failure will result in the lock actuator still moving (which is what makes the noise) and trying to operate the door lock, but the lock lever doesn’t move through its full range. This […]
Defender, Discovery I and Range Rover Classic Brake Calliper Overhaul
While most owners are aware of the fact that brake pads and discs degrade with age, use and corrosion, many don’t realise how badly callipers, especially their pistons, can also degrade. Bad callipers can leak or have pistons which are seized, either preventing the pads being pressed aginst the disc, or in partial seizures, pressing […]
Brake Calliper Replacement
I had rebuilt the callipers on the 200Tdi Discovery front axle for the 109, but they are the twin-hose type connected to both hydraulic circuits. While this would work fine on the vehicle, it would require installation of a second brake line to the front callipers, with another pair of brake hoses running from the […]
Range Rover Brakes: ABS Pump Replacement
Since rebuilding the brake callipers with new stainless steel pistons, I have been frequently getting the main brake warning, ABS and ETC lights (aka. “the three amigos”) on the dash after start if the vehicle has been stood for a few hours or more. The main brake warning light looks at the reservoir level, ABS […]
Website update
A couple of people have reported some problems with multiple emails or notifications for the blog updates, so Helena has been looking through the system to try to find the fault (she’s a web designer and I’m no good at these things, so she sorts all of the blog’s technical issues out for me). While […]
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