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Alfhare · May 12, 2019

Just come out to this after removing brake calipers Saturday. Left steering on full lock over night. Can anyone tell me is this a strip down job and replace seals, there's always been a bit of seepage but nothing like this.

jamesmartin · May 12, 2019

had you loosened the top pin bolts holding brake pipe bracket

Alfhare · May 12, 2019

jamesmartin said:
had you loosened the top pin bolts holding brake pipe bracket

Yes as I'm replacing these brackets as they snapped off, but only loosened the 2 bolts not removed as there is a bearing or pin under here so I've been told and to take care when removing bracket?????

jamesmartin · May 12, 2019

Alfhare said:
Yes as I'm replacing these brackets as they snapped off, but only loosened the 2 bolts not removed as there is a bearing or pin under here so I've been told and to take care when removing bracket?????

you should have placed a jack under the bottom of swivel before slackening those bolts ,the swivel has dropped down leaving a gap between seal and the ball if your lucky it will reseal when you tighten them back up

Alfhare · May 12, 2019

Should I tighten these up again and I take it I'll need to top this up??? It's all new to me this defender maintenance lark.......lol

jamesmartin · May 12, 2019

start the bolts then jack it up under the bottom pin, it will need refilling which can be done if you remove top pin and fill till it comes out of level plug hole

Alfhare · May 12, 2019

So should I be supporting this whilst wheels are off as I have front end on axle stands whilst waiting for parts to re do brakes and brackets plus pipes and hoses??????

jamesmartin · May 12, 2019

Alfhare said:
So should I be supporting this whilst wheels are off as I have front end on axle stands whilst waiting for parts to re do brakes and brackets plus pipes and hoses??????

yes all the time the top 2 bolts are loose or removed

Alfhare · May 12, 2019

Right ok cheers, I've tighten up and cleaned the area up and placed a drip tray underneath to see if it leaks anymore. Any preference on what to top up with or just go by what haynes suggests if it does, best get one as well....doh

jamesmartin · May 12, 2019

Alfhare said:
Right ok cheers, I've tighten up and cleaned the area up and placed a drip tray underneath to see if it leaks anymore. Any preference on what to top up with or just go by what haynes suggests if it does, best get one as well....doh

any ep90 or thicker

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