juddering while reversing

hi, can anyone help. i have recently sorted out my freelander but i notice that when in reverse she judders and seems like something doesn't like it? any ideas please
Andy

is your vcu ok and have you checked for brakes binding

the brakes seem to be free enough, they have just been checked for the mot. 1 was binding but is no longer. how do i check the vcu?
Andy

engine/gearbox mountings ?

to do a check go around in a big circle backwards and slowly if it feels as though it is braking the your vcu needs looking at and if it is go to bells do not buy from landrover spare north east

hi, thanks for the advice, the engine mounts seems cheaper so i will check those first, but i will reverse in a circle to see what that shows up.
Andy

if it is the vcu would removing the rear propshaft resolve the issue?
Andy

yes it would solve the problem but I believe it makes things like cornering a bit more difficult

Only makes it more difficult cornering on mud, ice and snow - or going straight for that matter!

Have you done a wheel up test?

I bet your vcu is chuffing tight...

what is a wheel up test? i think i need to read my haynes manual!! lol

You won't find it in the Haynes book of lies,

It's from our very own resident film making Hippo:

Freelander 1 2001 v6 Viscous Coupling Unit VCU Torque Test - One Wheel Up Test - YouTube

You will find lots of info if you do a search.

take the prop off before driving it any further

the ird may already trashed though

roodini said:

what is a wheel up test? i think i need to read my haynes manual!! lol

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Have a look for Hippo on here, he has a VCU test in his siggy.

what is it with the rear brakes that makes them bind? what can i do to prevent it happening. i have new brake shoes and fitting kit that i will put on today but is there anything i can do to prevent them grabbing in the future?
Cheers
Andy
ps wheres the best place to buy the blanking plate for the ird rear prop? are they available on here?

The rear brakes delaminate. Ie the friction surface parts from the metal part.

will look to do that today, if i remove the rear prop would that relieve the issues?

If the VCU has gone too stiff removing the prop will also remove the VCU. This will make the car front wheel drive only. And will basically get round the problem.
I bought my freelander with no prop on it and fixed all of the problem areas. I prefer to have 4wd as I think it drives better. It also could be considered a modification and as such your insurance company should be informed ( I didn't )

how difficult is it to remove the rear drive from the ird? is it a case of unbolting the 5 nuts holding the output shaft inplace and putting the blanking plate on then nuts done up?? or is it more sinister??
Andy
ps picked up a nice leather interior from GT4x4 breakers in Basildon, they are really helpful!!!!!