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The Land Rover’s braking system is of proven
design and should give little trouble. Routine replacement of brake
shoes is fairly simple and repair kits are available for the slave and
master cylinders and also for the brake adjusters if these need
attention. Check that the brake pipes are firmly anchored to the
chassis and are free from corrosion or damage; it is possible for the
brake pipe anchor plates to be “eaten away” by rust, leaving the
actual pipes hanging loose and likely to get caught and torn away by
the next bit of rough terrain you might encounter. The flexible pipes
to the front brakes should be sound and free from cracks in the
rubber.
Land Rover brake problems are often connected
with the handbrake, which of course is a drum type operating directly
on the transmission and not on the rear wheels. (For this reason, the
handbrake should never be tested by applying it when the vehicle is on
the move.) Oil leaks from the drums are common but are easily cured
with a new seal and linings, while the ratchet may also be worn but
again is easy to replace.
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