Land rover series 2a brakes

Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 rear axle brake shoes. We have plenty of very knowledgable members so if you have any questions about your land rover or just want to connect with other landy owners, youre in the right place. Brakes in series series 1 parts brakes from john craddock ltd. I would love to know how land rover did it as they left the factory. Registration is quick and easy and will give you full access to the site and allow you to ask questions or make comments and join in on the conversation. Jan 22, 2017 this post is the first of a series of posts where i take on rebuilding the brake system to get me one step closer to being able to use the rover for something other than a tool stand in my shop. Used the traditional brake bleed method, the vacuum method and syringe method still a poor pedal. This kit is in our opinion the the best land rover disc brake conversion of its kind on the market today. There are at least three power brake pedestals that can fit a series land rover and it is important to match the servo unit with the pedestal. We now have a dedicated page to notify you of any updates both from ourselves and partner companies. With the hubs refurbished, it was time to start assembly. However, it is imperative that proper preparation and precautions are taken to ensure the integrity of the operation.

I have bled the system many times using various methods, im pretty confident there is no air in the system. Part 6 of my service and tune up videos for the land rover series. Pre2010 disc brake conversion kits are based upon the disc brakes that come on the spanish built santana ps10 iveco massif. Torrel disc brake conversion kit for series land rovers. Pressure bleeding is the most efficient and foolproof means of removing air from the braking system. All was going great except i later realised the drum housing was not the same size as the brake. I have bought a 1959 series 2a swb landrover with a hardtop and 2. Oct 02, 2014 land rover drum brake overhaul part 3. The series 2 was introduced in 1958, the 2a in 1963 and series 3 in 1973. This is a rust free southern new mexico truck, perfect frame, engine rebuilt 4k ago, no lead head, weber 2 bbl, pierce intake, hi perf exhaust header,alternator conversion, power brakes, front locking hubs, fairly new dunlops, good straight body, alpine roof, hudson bay roof rack, dash and all instruments in excellent original condition. Zeus disc brake conversion kit for series 1,2,2a,3 land rovers. Specifically the brake pressure is significantly lacking.

All the manufactures of series land rover disc brake conversion kits suggest that you convert to a power brake system. Zeus disc brake conversion kit for series 1,2,2a,3 land. Even a lot of factory trained service technicians got it wrong. Complete front and rear brake kit with genuine pads, standard rotors, replacement wear sensors and hardware, for land rover lr4. In 1992, land rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles. Land rover series 1 1948 1958 land rover series 2 1958 1961 land rover series 2a 1961 1971 land rover series 3 1971 1985 for nearly 70 years, land rover has been a favourite across the world.

Any help or opinions will be appreciated, thanks jason. I have a web page describing common conversions from series land rover single circuit brake system to dual circuit power brakes. The kit requires no modifications to the existing components and can be removed and replaced with original parts if desired for classic status. Overview of series land rover disc brake conversion.

Famous four products are independent land rover specialists based in lincolnshire, uk. Rocky mountain products for land rovers parabolic springs. The braking system was the single circuit type and had seen. The land rover series i, ii, and iii commonly referred to as series land rovers, to distinguish them from later models are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer rover company. Now you can find the right car parts you need from a name you can trust with l. Front molded rubber floor mats gms050 for land rover series 2, 2a, and 3. Parabolic springs or original leaf springs land rover. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. This post is the first of a series of posts where i take on rebuilding the brake system to get me one step closer to being able to use the rover for something other than a tool stand in my shop. Front brake rebuilding kit, 88inch vehicles, for land rover series 2, 2a and 3, includes brake shoes, seals, bleed screws and castrol dot 4 brake fluid item.

The steering has a bit of backlash in the steering box, but. Our mission is to offer the highest quality land rover parts and accessories at the most competitive prices. Power brake upgrade for pre1968 series ii and early iia. Thats why for over 40 years we have been proud to be a leader in land rover parts, including ones for the series 2 and 2a. All was going great except i later realised the drum housing was not the same size as the brake assembly. For land rover series 2a and 3 see fitment years item. For this reason alone it is necessary to keep the system in good condition in order to get the most effective braking possible. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 brakes paddock spares. Brake shoes, axle set for 88inch land rover series 2, 2a and 3. Parts can also be ordered direct from our wholesalers in the uk, and can be dropped shipped to you in two to three business days. With the land rover series 2a 88 front swivels installed, next was to install the stub axle and brakes covered in this video.

We try our very best to keep all pictured parts in stock and ready for immediate shipment from little rock, arkansas. Its going to be driven in a small town most of the time, and will see the mountains maybe once a year. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 front axle brake shoes. Probably the most common repair that a series land rover owner will undertake is replacing the brakes. The vehicle is a 1967 land rover series 2a us model, which was owned by a land rover mechanic, when at one point he. Jun, 2017 land rover series 2a revival front brakes duration. We also offer replacement brake pipes, hoses, master cylinders and overhaul kits etc.

The series 2 has the headlights mounted in the grille panel, shortly after they were mounted on the front of the front wings, and have kept this position to date. Series brake bleeding it takes 5 or more pumps to get some brakes, ive replaced all the shoes with better ones new rear, meaty secondhand ones of my iii on front replaced all the leaking brake lines, replaced all seals in slave cylinders and bled the brakes conventionally starting at the one furthest away working my way back to the closest. Bleeding the brakes on a series land rover the braking system on any series land rover is decades old technology, even if the individual component parts are new. Brake bleeding for land rover series vehicles applies to. Zeus disc brake conversion kit for land rover series 1,2, 2a,3, stage 1 counties, and salisbury axles with drums. Check drum ovality and condition, fitting shoes duration. Here are our high quality brakes parts for the land rover series ii, iia, and iii.

My land rover is a 1966 series iia 88 all original. Disc brake system built up with defender discs and calipers basic disc brake kit. Land rover series 2 was the the first upgrade to the original land rover series 1. Order from our massive range of brakes and brake parts online. Frontaxle brake parts suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3.

The series 2 is now probably the most sought after model with the headlights in this position. Browse by vehicle range rover classic range rover p38. This will help the vehicle track straight when applying the breaks. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 brakes at paddock. The following is a description for replacing the 10 style brakes found on short wheel base land rovers built before 1980. We have front axle, rear axle, master cylinder and overhaul kits. Purposed designed, the zeus disc brake kit is a simple and effective conversion kit that contains all the parts required to convert any series land rover axle from drum brakes to disc brakes. I have been told they are harder to do because of thin lines and long vertical drops in combination with modern brake fluid being thicker these days. The body shape specifically was a significant change and created the iconic land rover shape that most people are now familiar with and was to remain largely unchanged right up until the last defender production in 2016.

I drove the 2a and when i press on the brakes, nothing. All was going great except i later realised the drum housing was not the same size as. How to convert an early series ii land rover to series iii power brakes. Zeus front disc brake conversion kit, land rover series. My 1969 88 series 2a land rover is currently going through a complete rebuild. For more information and ordering details please visit the online store. To fit a series iii servo to a series ii or iia, the offside front wing needs to be cut back, and a new underwing mudshield fitted. Mar 11, 2009 i have fitted a new brake system to a series 2 and now i cant get a decent pedal. My front disc brake conversion using the kit made by torrel industries ltd, sold through rocky mountain expedition equipment ltd.

Swb lower brake spring to suit land rover series 1948 to 1983 models include series 1 2 2a and 3. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 front axle brake. I have been told they are harder to do because of thin lines and long vertical drops in combination with modern brake fluid being thicke. Below type 80 installation on a rhd 1961 swb series 2a with standard bonnet. I have fitted a new cv master, all new slaves, shoes, copper pipe and hoses. Land rover series 2a revival front brakes duration. Land rover series 2 and 2a models specs land rover series 2 was the the first upgrade to the original land rover series 1. Land rover series page 7 of 18 land rover treasure shop. Brake problem poor pedal series forum the land rover. Most of the questions we answer on the phone here at rovers north are about the correct way to replace brakes. Rearaxle brake parts suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. Checked the drums and theyre within tolerance and nicely round. Mastercylinder brake parts and kits suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. The defender pedestal used before 1990 will only fit the type 50 and type 80 servo units.

I have a 1962 series 2a that i have consistently had issues with. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car with doors on it. Adjusting the snail cams on the drum breaks on the old landy. Series land rovers and santana servos connect to the brake pedal linkage the. Drum brake adjustment land rover series 2a service and tune. Fitting is straight forward some knowledge of braking and vehicle jacking is required and uses the familiar land rover technique required to change a. Bleeding brakes in a series 2a are there any special tricks in bleeding brakes on a series 2a. Will eventually put roof rack on, and will not ever be loaded down a big amount. Apr 16, 2019 welcome to the land rover uk forums you are currently viewing the site as a guest and some content may not be available to you. I have replaced all four wheel cylinders, the master cylinder, and the flexible brake lines and none of this helped. Part 6 of my service and tune up videos for the land rover series 2a lwb 109. Land rover series 2a 1966 complete nut and bolt rebuild. Landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net. The front disc brakes are a 2 piston vented system.

Are there any special tricks in bleeding brakes on a series 2a. Before starting this project, i did a lot of looking at disk brakes. It has been badly restored, if you can actually use that word to describe the state of it. The first was delivered to the army in 1948 and the series 1 gradually replaced the world war ii era austin champs and jeeps. We back all of our products with a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty. Land rover treasure shop cyprus the place where youll find all the parts you need for your land rover land rover series page 7 of 18. In which, with some reluctance i get on with the brakes and then fit the new headlights. Series brake bleeding australian land rover owners. Land rover series 22a3 lwb rear brake kit landybitz. The ps10 is basically a land rover clone so is in the same weight range as a series lr. Question i have just replaced the brakes on my 109 and now i can not get the brakes to work on the first pump. Brake problem poor pedal series forum the land rover forum. Stop lamp switch 1968 on no servo and discovery upto 1994 and range rover classic h3735l.

Finding parts that fit an older vehicle like the land rover 2 or 2a can be difficult. Bleeding brakes in a series 2a australian land rover owners. Power brake upgrade for pre1968 series ii and early iia land rovers this 1964 land rover 109 regular came from the factory with singlecircuit, nonpower drum brakes. Enhancements for older land rovers glencoyne engineering. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 parts. Series brake bleeding ok, im sick of not having brakes on my farm iia. New member needs advice on uprating brakes on a series 2a. Brakes in series series 2 parts brakes from john craddock ltd. We provide genuine and aftermarket land rover parts and accessories, service, repair and restoration. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 brake. Land rover never made servo brakes available with the sls system, so there is no suitable master cylinder available.