Brake pressure

[Pad]

Pad, the DII has a totally different procedure than a Classic Range.

I knew there was a reason I stick with 20yr+/$1000 trucks!

 

[david despain]

here is an earlier thread on the subject

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1573

 

[SpeedAgent]

So, how does the RovaCom system work in terms of bleeding the fluid through the ABS?

Is this not something that can be accomplished flushing the fluid while the car is turned on? Just curious.

I too like simpler autos. I have rebuilt several BMW 3 series for racing, but nothing older than 89'. I don't like complexity.

Chris

 

[SpeedAgent]

A ha! Thanks for the thread link. Off to the "WTB" section of every land rover site.

Thanks for all of the help.

Chris

 

[SpeedAgent]

Just called a Rover recycler and picked up a 2003 set of front calipers for $120. not a bad deal. Once installed I will post up if there is a difference.

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Mike_rupp]

I'm going through a similar problem right now on my D1. If the brake pressure increases with a second pump, I think something is wrong with the servo, not an air bubble in the lines. If there is air in the lines, when pedal pressure is applied, the air bubble is compressed instead of moving fluid, so the pedal feels spongy. When the pedal is released and reapplied, the same thing will happen. The fact that the brake pressure increases on the second push leads me to believe that its the servo (brake booster).

On mine, I just have weak pressure all the time. What lead me to figure out that the servo is bad (with a little help of course), is when I press the pedal, I can hear air leaking from the rear seal of the servo.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

So, how does the RovaCom system work in terms of bleeding the fluid through the ABS?

Is this not something that can be accomplished flushing the fluid while the car is turned on? Just curious.

I too like simpler autos. I have rebuilt several BMW 3 series for racing, but nothing older than 89'. I don't like complexity.

Chris

The calipers can be bled, and the fluid can be changed on a DII just like any normal car. You only need to perform a Testbook bleed if you get air bubbles in the SLABS actuator. They get trapped in there, so you need to fire the unit to do a bleed.

I've successfully changed my fluid the old way, no problem. Just don't let air into the system!

 

[rpete]

I have a 2000 D2. I changed my front calipers to the 2004 version. The brakes do not need the second pump now and the feel is much improved. Just my 2 cents.

 

[michaelgroves]

I have a 2000 D2. I changed my front calipers to the 2004 version. The brakes do not need the second pump now and the feel is much improved. Just my 2 cents.

Hi rpete, thanks for the input, and welcome to the ExPo forum

 

[SpeedAgent]

Thanks again everybody. I can't wait to get the new (to me) calipers.

Regards,

Chris