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Old 02-18-2024, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dj200
Follow up to #114 above- Brake failure.

I found this cable hanging loosely from the right-rear brake.
Reattached it- it just seems to be snap-fit and the cable is stretched very tight (precarious design), and I’m not sure I attached it correctly.
Anyone know what this cable is for? (Brake pad wear sensor?). It’s only on the right-rear.

In any case, it didn’t fix any of the brake warning lights (or any of the 14 functions that don’t work) so off to the dealer tomorrow.

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Looks like a brake wear sensor that popped off.
 
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Old 02-18-2024, 07:02 PM
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Brake wear sensor.
 
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Old 02-18-2024, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dj200
Follow up to #114 above- Brake failure.

I found this cable hanging loosely from the right-rear brake.
Reattached it- it just seems to be snap-fit and the cable is stretched very tight (precarious design), and I’m not sure I attached it correctly.
Anyone know what this cable is for? (Brake pad wear sensor?). It’s only on the right-rear.

In any case, it didn’t fix any of the brake warning lights (or any of the 14 functions that don’t work) so off to the dealer tomorrow.

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Running 18"s on the P400 your internal wheel weights can be precariously close (damagingly close perhaps) to the pad-wear-sensor wire if positioned carelessly.

Presumably, given the grinding on your Disco5 calipers, your wheels fit tighter than a fish's back end. No wiggle room between weights and this wire. Worth taking a look at.

I needed to redo the internal weights on the rear (with the pad sensor) and place a little reparative duct-tape to offset the installation job from my tire people.
 
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Old 02-18-2024, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GavinC
Running 18"s on the P400 your internal wheel weights can be precariously close (damagingly close perhaps) to the pad-wear-sensor wire if positioned carelessly.

Presumably, given the grinding on your Disco5 calipers, your wheels fit tighter than a fish's back end. No wiggle room between weights and this wire. Worth taking a look at.

I needed to redo the internal weights on the rear (with the pad sensor) and place a little reparative duct-tape to offset the installation job from my tire people.
The weights are installed at the front of the wheel so lots of brake clearance with these +25 offset wheels.
But yea, definitely a tight fit to the inner wheel barrel.


 

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Old 02-20-2024, 08:32 PM
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Another follow-up (hopefully last time) to the failed braking system.
Dealer replaced the Master Cylinder / ABS Modulator and associated parts - around $4 grand in parts (covered under warranty).
But this was just a guess by UK engineers. Total down-time was 5 weeks. That’s getting into Lemon-Law territory.

 
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Old 02-21-2024, 09:52 AM
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@dj200 Just curious, did the LR dealership give you any grief for the grinded calipers and 1.5" rod lift (with respect to warranty coverage)?
 
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Old 02-21-2024, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nashvegas
@dj200 Just curious, did the LR dealership give you any grief for the grinded calipers and 1.5" rod lift (with respect to warranty coverage)?
I fully disclosed the brake swap and grinding upfront and expected denial of warranty service. But they said it was not a problem and in no way related to the failed system. In any case, the warranty service was recommended and approved by JLR-UK, so the dealer was just the middleman (as explained to me by the service rep).

Side note: the service rep said working with JLR engineers is very difficult and it can take days before they respond to inquiries. So the vehicle just sits on the service lot waiting. Just as frustrating for the dealer as it is for the customer.
 

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Does anyone know if there is a public source to review any TSBs related to the vehicle? I know recalls are on US GOVT sites, but I'm not sure if TSBs are?
 
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Old 03-06-2024, 01:59 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a public source to review any TSBs related to the vehicle? I know recalls are on US GOVT sites, but I'm not sure if TSBs are?
You can try TOPIX, the database mechanics use. You can enter your VIN to see if there are any issues.

https://topix.jlrext.com/topix/vehicle/lookupForm
 
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