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Land Rover Series III 3.5 V8: inspect brake shoes, cylinders & hoses

Brakes · Series III (1971–85) · 1979–1985

How often: every 12,000 mi or year, whichever comes first. Seized or leaking wheel cylinders are common on vehicles that sit for long periods.

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

• Brake shoes (axle set, if worn)
• Wheel cylinders (if leaking)
• Flexible brake hoses (if cracked)

Tools

• Jack & axle stands
• Brake cleaner
• Dust mask

Step by step

1. Remove each drum. Do not blow the dust about; wipe with brake cleaner.
2. Check lining thickness and that linings are not oily.
3. Peel back the wheel cylinder boots. Fluid behind them means a leak; replace the cylinder.
4. Check every flexible hose for cracks and bulges, and the steel pipes for rust under the clips.

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