After winching some trees from a mate’s driveway, I had a brake failure.
Try as I might, I had been unable to fix the problem. Rovershed Services was able to fix my problem properly and impart some critical skills along the way.
KLR Auto graciously also assisted with parts.
Playlist for previous repairs to this vehicle:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvLC1_XYdhpTvtG2dy5sWoET9nuZe3Hy
Rovershed Services:
https://www.rovershed.com.au/home
Rovershed – Rangie bleed video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_eVJB-fcU
KLR Parts Links:
KLR Auto Website:
https://shorturl.at/otO16
Brake Master Cylinder:
https://shorturl.at/ktwD3
Brake Booster Valve:
https://shorturl.at/tMZ28
Brake Proportioning Valve:
https://shorturl.at/ckwzD
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Dave Fare is a fantastic mechanic. So lucky to have him close at hand if needed.
Next you'll have to stainless steel sleeve all your brake calipers for reliability & replace all the old rubber brake hoses with A.D.R approved braided stainless brake lines which are a far superior product (Brake shops make them to size/fittings with a sample)….and do it all again.
You'll find that if it sits for extended periods of time or you do water crossings or the calipers are a ripe old age those caliper pistons will seize up & not retract. Check that none of your brakes are dragging with a $30 I.R laser thermometer after driving some distance, good for getting hub/bearing temp's well before trouble strikes.
There are machinists who make caliper pistons in stainless steel which are the best option over the alloy ones as you don't get the corrosion that that the alloy ones naturally give off but stainless steel sleeving is a common upgrade in the vintage & classic car scene, especially when the bore gets pitted or worn & they won't hold a seal & leak.
I don't know if D.B.A brakes make an XP brake pad for your Landy but they certainly do work well in my V8 Landcruiser and are far better than stock brake pads when it comes to braking.
When I disconnect a steel brake or clutch line I put a bit of nitrile glove over the end and push a valve cap over it to stop the fluid draining out. Hydraulic hose crimp pliers that lock on work well on rubber hoses but I wouldn't use them on braided stainless steel lines as it will crush the metal braided sleeve.
I need one of those jacks, too! Details?
Nice video!! Well done. Thanks for sharing!!
Great Video