brake callipers

i Have a defender td5 and the left front inner pad is more worn than the others, when i brake the car pulls too the right.
I Assumed that i needed to change the pads, so on starting this job i cannot lever the pistons on the affected area even after bleeding all the brake fluid out.
Could it be that I have a seized brake calliper ????

you dont need to bleed fluid out ,caliper has siezed pistons ,either fit new calipers ((both sides )or new pistons and seals ,also worth discarding mudshields to while your there

what do you mean by discarding mud shields, could it be that mud has caused this problem???????
Why should I discard mud shields????

Jason td5 said:

what do you mean by discarding mud shields, could it be that mud has caused this problem???????

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They help trap crud etc. to the calipers, removal will ensure your calipers last longer.

Dewin said:

They help trap crud etc. to the calipers, removal will ensure your calipers last longer.

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^^^ i agree they just trap muck and rust away.

what do you mean by discarding mud shields, could it be that mud has caused this problem???????
Why should I discard mud shields????

ok ....
So if I buy new callipers from a land rover dealer , what can I expect too pay in euros???

Jason td5 said:

what do you mean by discarding mud shields, could it be that mud has caused this problem???????
Why should I discard mud shields????

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:doh::doh: The close proximity of the mud shields to the brake calipers means that mud, road salt etc. is left there to happily eat away at the metal!!! Unless you physically clean the channel out every few weeks you will get faster corrosion.

Jason td5 said:

ok ....
So if I buy new callipers from a land rover dealer , what can I expect too pay in euros???

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google them ,dealer will be very expensive

Jason td5 said:

ok ....
So if I buy new callipers from a land rover dealer , what can I expect too pay in euros???

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Where are you based?, Consider changing your profile to show location.....

Im based in Mallorca, Spain,
And normally parts are expensive but so is shipping them from UK

Well it seems odd that mud shields are trapping mud but I Guess you know , so will try this...

Jason td5 said:

Im based in Mallorca, Spain,
And normally parts are expensive but so is shipping them from UK

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Jammy, exactly where I want to emigrate to! Have a look at the more popular LR websites for price's on shipping etc. most will happily help out.

thanks, any recommendations on sites etc

ebay

Jason td5 said:

thanks, any recommendations on sites etc

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Have a look at those 1st, there are a few more out there...

can I replace only one calliper or is it better/advised to change both????

Jason td5 said:

can I replace only one calliper or is it better/advised to change both????

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Personally I would replace both. But you could only replace the dodgy caliper, in that instance make sure you replace the brake pads for BOTH calipers.

both is best you want equal braking effort