Front Brake CALLIPER Appears To Leak Brake Fluid (SSM71258)
WARNING: This page is about the LR4 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2014-02-06Reference number: SSM71258
FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER APPEARS TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): SSM71258, Date of Issue:
February 6, 2014
| LAND ROVER: | LR4/L319 |
| CATEGORY: | Chassis |
SERVICE INFORMATION
Symptom 301000 Service Brake System
ISSUE
Front brake callipers appear to be leaking brake fluid.
CAUSE
Assembly grease/fluid is present from the manufacturing process and gives a similar appearance to a brake fluid leak.
Content
ACTION
When investigating any potential brake fluid leaks please first remove any traces of grease/fluid from the calliper area then firmly pump the brake pedal several times before re-inspecting to confirm if there is a genuine leak or not.
The attached photo shows typical grease/assembly fluid migration over time and is not a leak, this unit has been removed and confirmed as not leaking.
