Hey guys, I'm on a surfing trip down the California coast. I don't know how I've survived this long with my left rear brake the way it is. Is there anyone I can call to give me some tips on how to deal with the following:
Inner brake pad was ground down to crap. Also damaging the rotor I'm sure.
It was lodged in its spot along the rotor at a weird angle (most likely from it being so worn).
The outside pad is ok
It was schreeching like a banshee. So I took it out.
I now have the outside pad, and no inside pad.
The piston is now schreeching against the rotor.
I couldn't find any pads near Eureka, California. But I'm hoping to get some in Santa Rosa tomorrow morning. (Gotta catch some waves today)
There is now a brake fluid leak somewhere near the calliper.

Anyone willing to spare some phone time?

 

Disconnect and crimp or cap the line to the caliper. You'll be left with three brakes but it'll prevent further damage or fire.

 

Should have left the dead pad in to prevent damage to the caliper IMO

Unfortunately even pads are hit miss as in stock at parts stores seems to depend on the area

 

amazon prime yourself a set of pads to the closest amazon dropbox

 

you probably have a bad guide pin, it will freeze the caliper in one position and keep it from sliding.

which then forces the piston in the caliper to keep pushing the inner pad,
which will wipe out the inner pad and rotor while the front pad and rotor will look just fine.

I just when threw this last weekend with the wife Disco, had to replace the pins.
But you are now going to have to replace the caliper, it is junk after driving it with out a pad,
probably explain why you now have a leak.

 

Thanks fellas. I'm going to limp this to Rohnert Park in a few hours, and buy some pads. Should be about an hour drive. I'm hoping that by lacking the inner pad against the piston, the piston itself has come out to far, and now is leaking from whatever seal may exist on it. The calliper probably is junk by now. I know the rotor must be.
I will try to search online for "guide pins". I didn't know the calliper was supposed to slide into different positions on the rotor. Did u mean "pads"?

As for crimping the line, I'd leave that to a last resort.. I don't care so much about the $15ish to replace it, but I don't want to try it out here on the coast without a parts store I front of me. I'll post back in a few hours. Thanks again guys

 

You can also get replacement pistons for the caliper, usually cheaper than a new caliper.
Guide pins are only on the front pads. Rear pads use utilize clips and the pads slide on the caliper itself.
Clips: Brake Hardware For Rear Pads (STC8574 Same Fit As Part # STC8574 ) - Land Rover linings & pads from Atlantic British
Caliper kit, this should include two pistons and the sealing and retaining rings: Caliper Piston Kit - Rear (SEE500140 Same Fit As Part # STC1279 ) - Land Rover hydraulics from Atlantic British

Basically at this point you need:
-2 new rear rotors(replace in pairs)
-rear pads
-caliper rebuild kit(or new caliper)

Unfortunately when you replace the rotors you'll need to repack the bearings and it would be a good time to change the seals out, too.
I would get the absolute cheapest pads you can find because they're just going to get trashed running on a bad rotor.
Or do like I said and crimp the line or hang the caliper up out of the way.

 

my mistake

 

Got the pads from Pep Bros, installed them and the leak stopped. Also had the system flushed and refilled with Dot4 fluid. I had to buy new cotter pins and retaining clips for it from British European Motors to finish to job. Made it to San Francisco, and I am hearing some very light screeching. I plan on taking off the tire again to make sure the inner pad is in the right place. Thanks guys. Later

 

I sent you a p.m. Call me if you need a new caliper and I'll have it shipped up to you I am in Southern California.

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