Are you getting a judder on your Freelander brakes? Check the following: 1. Wheel suspension 2. Axle adjustment 3. Wheel bearings 4. Rubber bushings and silent blocks 5. Steering components 6. Brake calipers 7. Lateral run-out of wheel hub and brake disc Special attention should be paid not just to the wear, but also to […]
How To Check Your Freelander Fluids There are some fluids in your Freelander which should be checked on a weekly basis – we know many vehicle owners do not lift the bonnet from one service to the next but we will still advocate weekly checks! Remember, these fluids are the things which keep your engine […]
Essentially there are 4 types of brake disc: Normal Drilled Grooved / Vented Pimpled You can also get a hybrid of usually two types, in which case, combine the pros and cons of both varieties. Normal brake discs:Your standard, flat faced brake discs. Flat faced brake discs have the most surface area touching the brake […]
Causes of Brake Noise: Low frequency vibration: Judder Low frequency vibration is a deep noise and is often described as judder. Common reasons for this kind of noise are poor fitment of the disc brake onto the hub, “runout”, excessive disc thickness variation or general disc damage. Medium frequency vibration: Squeal Medium frequency vibrations […]
Your Freelander’s brakes are one of the most vital parts of your vehicle and keeping them in the best shape possible is key to keeping your Freelander running efficiently and safely. If you have a problem with your brakes the following information will hopefully help you to determine exactly where the problem is. The information […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Problems, FL2 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander 2
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6
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