Land Rover Series IIa getting stuck
Q:
Hi I have a 1967 series IIA SWB land Rover and need help with the fixing the brakes from scratch?
I have already done the following:
-Replaced the brake shoes
-Replaced the brake drums and had them skimmed/sized correctly
-Replaced the brake cylinders on all of the
wheels inc. new rubbers etc.
-Replaced all the brake fluid.
(asked by Arthur G on May 08, 2006)
A: Did you:
-Have the brake lines flushed before replacing the fluid?
-Bleed the brakes?
-Replace the shoe hardware (springs, etc.)
If so, it sounds like you've done it all, short of actually replacing brake lines, which would only be done if they were irreparably clogged or leaking. (answered by druid on May 08, 2006)
Q:
I just bought a '99 Land Rover Freelander 1.8 Petrol but I hear they have their problems, what can I expect?
I've previously owned '69 Series IIA and a '91 Range Rover Classic with no problems, for a man of moderate mechanical skills I found working on them and maintaining them were straight forward and they were quiet reliable, hence I stick to the make. I hear however the early Freelander is different and since I bought it I'm hearing nothing but horror stories. Should I hang on to it or throw in the towel?
(asked by mohara_geminidawn on February 28, 2007)
A: Have a look on the AA website. They do a really good section which tells you all the 'recall' notices that have been issued to a make, model and year of car.
I always consider recall problems to be quite serious and if a car has a long list of them, I will walk away from it.
Best of luck with towing that tanker you are going to need with the petrol version! (answered by Indy500 on February 28, 2007)
A: Go back to the 2 series.
They're built like tanks!
(answered by Mighty C on February 28, 2007)