Calling all for diagnosis!

[snezza69]

My Series 1 Disco failed its MOT (equivalent) on a few point (sure you have seen some of my other posts).

One point was fluid leaking from the rear N/S brake calliper.

Ordered a repair kit for the calliper in anticipation of needing to rebuild it.

Now I  have it off there is an awful lot of grease consistency loss which too me looks too thick to be brake fluid and it does seem to be coming from inside the centre of the disk itself.

My thinking is the seal has worn in the hub, but will hold my hand up to lack of experience.

Does this sound probable?

It it an easy job?

I have removed the half shaft OK.

Will attach a couple of pics!


Also I seem to have misplaced a ring spanner that would (I think) have been perfect to remove the hub retaining nut.

Not an ideal time to be in Germany as ALL the shops are shut (EVEN A HALFRAUDS WOULD BE GOOD).  What size spanner should I be looking for?

[muddysteve]

looks like a hub seal to me, easy enough job

if you can change a wheel bearing you can do a hub seal

[snezza69]

looks like a hub seal to me, easy enough job

if you can change a wheel bearing you can do a hub seal

OK not too worried, but I need to get a spanner for the hub nut, do you happen to know the correct size in mm (as I am in Germany and that is all they deal with over here)?

[Xtremeteam]

im sure its 52 mm

[snezza69]

Thats cool, I measured it as that but as I was unable to place the ruler flush against the nut I needed to be sure!

[hobbit]

Looks like you will need some more pads to replace the contaminated ones, get the full kit, to be safe when stripping, nuts, plates and seal(s), including half shaft gasket.

and if you have time it wouldn't hurt to do the bearings they dont cost the earth and you have it in bits, also have a good look at the rear disc especially the inside face, you'd be amazed on how it can go being behind that shield

It sounds a lot but the overhaul dont take that long to do, also elevate the working side up high it will stop the oil running out down the shaft hole

[snezza69]

Already removed the half shaft and only lost a little oil (will top up), was going to get a gasket and seal tomorrow but have to go through Land Rover as in Germany and the LR culture is not quite the same over here.  I am hoping that all the bits will be on the shelf!

Where is the best place to get bearing bits in UK as I may order some anyway as they are cheep and it looks like I will be keeping the Disco?

[snezza69]

it wouldn't hurt to do the bearings they dont cost the earth and you have it in bits

Ok looked at the Paddocks site and can't seem to find the bearings!

Is there anywhere else you could recommend?

[Bulli]

give them a call, paddocks are the best place, bearings are about 4 quid a pop, you can get new thrust washer nuts and lock tabs for about 25 quid...then you are sorted. It is 52mm and paddock sell a tool for the job...about 6 quid

[fram]

Try looking up Island 4x4 on e.blag. they do loads of reasonably priced parts. If they haven't got what you want give them a ring.
They do a bearing kit for around £12 per axle wich includes the seals. We have ordered a couple of things from them and have arrived by next day delivery, might take a bit longer to Germany though.
Another suggestion is to try to find a squaddie out there who has connections with someone in the MT section, they might be able to get hold of some parts for you!!

[snezza69]

Try looking up Island 4x4 on e.blag. they do loads of reasonably priced parts. If they haven't got what you want give them a ring.
They do a bearing kit for around £12 per axle wich includes the seals. We have ordered a couple of things from them and have arrived by next day delivery, might take a bit longer to Germany though.
Another suggestion is to try to find a squaddie out there who has connections with someone in the MT section, they might be able to get hold of some parts for you!!

Do you have a link to their shop as I can't find any seller by that name?

[hobbit]

If you can phone Paddocks, the people normally are on top of the parts you need, and can get the whole kit(s), just need to price up and compare with the others that offer overseas delivery

[snezza69]

Ordered the parts from Paddocks, VVVV Happy with service and delivery was cheap too!