Land rover series 2a brakes

Land rover series 2a 1966 complete nut and bolt rebuild. I would love to know how land rover did it as they left the factory. However, it is imperative that proper preparation and precautions are taken to ensure the integrity of the operation. Part 6 of my service and tune up videos for the land rover series. Series brake bleeding australian land rover owners. Famous four products are independent land rover specialists based in lincolnshire, uk. The front disc brakes are a 2 piston vented system. 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.

Brake problem poor pedal series forum the land rover forum. Will eventually put roof rack on, and will not ever be loaded down a big amount. Overview of series land rover disc brake conversion. 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. Series land rovers and santana servos connect to the brake pedal linkage the. We try our very best to keep all pictured parts in stock and ready for immediate shipment from little rock, arkansas. The defender pedestal used before 1990 will only fit the type 50 and type 80 servo units.

Question i have just replaced the brakes on my 109 and now i can not get the brakes to work on the first pump. Torrel disc brake conversion kit for series land rovers. Specifically the brake pressure is significantly lacking. 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. Rearaxle brake parts suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. Swb lower brake spring to suit land rover series 1948 to 1983 models include series 1 2 2a and 3.

Any help or opinions will be appreciated, thanks jason. Complete front and rear brake kit with genuine pads, standard rotors, replacement wear sensors and hardware, for land rover lr4. With the hubs refurbished, it was time to start assembly. 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. Part 6 of my service and tune up videos for the land rover series 2a lwb 109. Land rover never made servo brakes available with the sls system, so there is no suitable master cylinder available. My front disc brake conversion using the kit made by torrel industries ltd, sold through rocky mountain expedition equipment ltd. Here are our high quality brakes parts for the land rover series ii, iia, and iii. I have a web page describing common conversions from series land rover single circuit brake system to dual circuit power brakes. The ps10 is basically a land rover clone so is in the same weight range as a series lr.

The steering has a bit of backlash in the steering box, but. Land rover series page 7 of 18 land rover treasure shop. Order from our massive range of brakes and brake parts online. Bleeding brakes in a series 2a australian land rover owners. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 rear axle brake shoes. Are there any special tricks in bleeding brakes on a series 2a. 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. We also offer replacement brake pipes, hoses, master cylinders and overhaul kits etc. Zeus disc brake conversion kit for series 1,2,2a,3 land. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 parts. Checked the drums and theyre within tolerance and nicely round. Finding parts that fit an older vehicle like the land rover 2 or 2a can be difficult.

I drove the 2a and when i press on the brakes, nothing. 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. Zeus disc brake conversion kit for series 1,2,2a,3 land rovers. 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. The series 2 is now probably the most sought after model with the headlights in this position. In october 1970 land rover issued a confidential technical service bulletin no. 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. Land rover series 2 and 2a models specs land rover series 2 was the the first upgrade to the original land rover series 1. For land rover series 2a and 3 see fitment years item. I have replaced all four wheel cylinders, the master cylinder, and the flexible brake lines and none of this helped. The first was delivered to the army in 1948 and the series 1 gradually replaced the world war ii era austin champs and jeeps. Drum brake adjustment land rover series 2a service and.

Mastercylinder brake parts and kits suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. 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. 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. Brakes in series series 1 parts brakes from john craddock ltd.

A brief history of the land rover series ii, iia and iib fc. Probably the most common repair that a series land rover owner will undertake is replacing the brakes. Brake bleeding for land rover series vehicles applies to. Even a lot of factory trained service technicians got it wrong.

Since 1948 land rover have used drum brakes on all the vehicles up until about 1986. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 brakes paddock spares. With the land rover series 2a 88 front swivels installed, next was to install the stub axle and brakes covered in this video. Power brake upgrade for pre1968 series ii and early iia. I have a 1962 series 2a that i have consistently had issues with. Land rover series 22a3 lwb rear brake kit landybitz. Our mission is to offer the highest quality land rover parts and accessories at the most competitive prices. I have bought a 1959 series 2a swb landrover with a hardtop and 2. How to convert an early series ii land rover to series iii power brakes. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 brake. 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.

This system is notorious for retaining air, resulting in poor brake action. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 brakes at paddock. Zeus front disc brake conversion kit, land rover series. This will help the vehicle track straight when applying the breaks. Stop lamp switch 1968 on no servo and discovery upto 1994 and range rover classic h3735l. Brake problem poor pedal series forum the land rover. Rocky mountain products for land rovers parabolic springs. 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 front axle brake shoes.

Series brake bleeding ok, im sick of not having brakes on my farm iia. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. Brakes in series series 2 parts brakes from john craddock ltd. 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.

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. Below type 80 installation on a rhd 1961 swb series 2a with standard bonnet. I have bled the system many times using various methods, im pretty confident there is no air in the system. All was going great except i later realised the drum housing was not the same size as the brake assembly. We provide genuine and aftermarket land rover parts and accessories, service, repair and restoration. Disc brake system built up with defender discs and calipers basic disc brake kit. Front molded rubber floor mats gms050 for land rover series 2, 2a, and 3. Used the traditional brake bleed method, the vacuum method and syringe method still a poor pedal. The braking system was the single circuit type and had seen. You always have the parts i need at a great price and everyone ive ever spoken to has a great knowledge of all land roverskeith b. Series 2a brakes nightmare landyzone land rover forum.

Land rover series 2a revival front brakes duration. All the manufactures of series land rover disc brake conversion kits suggest that you convert to a power brake system. My land rover is a 1966 series iia 88 all original. Zeus disc brake conversion kit for land rover series 1,2, 2a,3, stage 1 counties, and salisbury axles with drums. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car with doors on it. 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 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. Parabolic springs or original leaf springs land rover. Pressure bleeding is the most efficient and foolproof means of removing air from the braking system. 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. 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.

For more information and ordering details please visit the online store. This kit is in our opinion the the best land rover disc brake conversion of its kind on the market today. Enhancements for older land rovers glencoyne engineering. Adjusting the snail cams on the drum breaks on the old landy. Browse by vehicle range rover classic range rover p38. Jun, 2017 land rover series 2a revival front brakes duration. The kit requires no modifications to the existing components and can be removed and replaced with original parts if desired for classic status. Bleeding brakes in a series 2a are there any special tricks in bleeding brakes on a series 2a. The vehicle is a 1967 land rover series 2a us model, which was owned by a land rover mechanic, when at one point he. Most of the questions we answer on the phone here at rovers north are about the correct way to replace brakes. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 front axle brake.

Fitting is straight forward some knowledge of braking and vehicle jacking is required and uses the familiar land rover technique required to change a. Oct 02, 2014 land rover drum brake overhaul part 3. Landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net. 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. Check drum ovality and condition, fitting shoes duration. The series 2 was introduced in 1958, the 2a in 1963 and series 3 in 1973. In 1992, land rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles. 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. We now have a dedicated page to notify you of any updates both from ourselves and partner companies. 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. We have front axle, rear axle, master cylinder and overhaul kits. All was going great except i later realised the drum housing was not the same size as the brake. New member needs advice on uprating brakes on a series 2a. I have fitted a new cv master, all new slaves, shoes, copper pipe and hoses.

Before starting this project, i did a lot of looking at disk brakes. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 master cylinder parts. All was going great except i later realised the drum housing was not the same size as. Whether youre looking for genuine land rover parts, oem parts, proline parts. 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.

Pre2010 disc brake conversion kits are based upon the disc brakes that come on the spanish built santana ps10 iveco massif. Mar 11, 2009 i have fitted a new brake system to a series 2 and now i cant get a decent pedal. 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. 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. Frontaxle brake parts suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. My 1969 88 series 2a land rover is currently going through a complete rebuild. In which, with some reluctance i get on with the brakes and then fit the new headlights. 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. We back all of our products with a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty. Land rover series 2 was the the first upgrade to the original land rover series 1.

Now you can find the right car parts you need from a name you can trust with l. The following is a description for replacing the 10 style brakes found on short wheel base land rovers built before 1980. Drum brake adjustment land rover series 2a service and tune. It has been badly restored, if you can actually use that word to describe the state of it.