Owners/Mechanics Warning. The brake pipe on all older Land-Rovers carries a dangerous potential safety-hazard.
All conventional brake fluids attract moisture, and water being heavier than brake fluid, it settles to the bottom of both hydraulic cylinders and brake pipe, where, inevitably, corrosion eats away at the inner walls of both steel and
aluminum brake components. Additionally, exterior environments include such hazards as moisture, road salt, and battery acid, all of which attack the outside surface of brake pipes, causing them to rust, sometimes making the tubing wallpaper-thin. While GIRLING recommends changing the brake fluid every 18 months, this guideline is most often neglected. For this reason we strongly advise the following: approximately once each month the ownder or his mechanic
should depress the brake pedal as if in a "panic stop", applying maximum pressure for approximately 20 to 30 seconds ( Late IIa's & Series III's fitted with brake servo: with engine running). This should be carried out with the Land Rover on level ground, with hand brake set and wheels chocked!Should the brake pedal suddenly go to the floor ( or go halfway to the floor with servo-assist), thise is a good possibility that a severely-corroded section of brake pipe has ruptured. Have an assistant view the brake pipe during this test, looking for spray mist or dampness from leaking. The right front brake pipe under the battery acid. For maximum safety, brake pipe should be replaced periodically, and the brake fluid changed according to manufactures specification.

* Stainless Bleed Screws: A first for Land Rover! Our stainless bleed screws
are the ideal solution to the age old problem of rusted, seized bleed screws
that strip out the threads in the aluminum wheel cylinder casting, or ultimately
snap-off, destroying the cylinder. Stainless steel being inherently tougher
than carbon steel, our bleed screws are virtually unbreakable, and can be
transferredto new cylinders indefinitely.
Sold separately..............................................................................556508SS
Set of Five.....................................................................................556508SF
Cap for bleed screws (above)........................................................556508RC

Owner's/Mechanic's Warning: All early workshop service and parts manuals show brake shoe pull-off springs inaccurately positioned. Please note that despite these dangerously misleading diagrams all brake springs are located between the shoes and the backing plate; i.e. inboard in the case of the road wheels, forward in the case of the hand brake. Be advised that although you may find the brake springs located incorrectly upon disassembly, such inaccuracy may lead to catastrophic brake system failure. Short wheelbase upper springs have the long end "behind" or "inboard of" the snail cam. No springs should ever touch the wheel hub. Stretched, disfigured, or bent springs must be replaced.

Mechanic's Note: Even the best brake drums are out-of-round when new.
For proper brake system function it is best to "turn" all new drums on a brake drum
lathe before installing. Please specify when ordering drums if this service is desired.

Mechanic's Note: Be sure to fasten all brake pipes securely to chassis and to axle cases
to avoid vibration, work-hardening, metal fatigue and/or snagging of pipes by debris
thrown by tyres off road. Heavy nylon cable ties may be used for this purpose.

Use only genuine GIRLING approved CASTROL GT LMA Fluid or Silicone brake fluid
Because all conventional brake fluids attract some degree of moisture GIRLING reccommends changing
the brake fluid every eighteen months. When water finds its way into the hydraulic system it settles to the bottom of the master and slave cylinders and brake pipe causing them to corrode and pit, making them dangerous.
See owners/Mechanics Warning (click here) We also supply stainless steel brake pipes.