Air Brake Related Problems of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Land Rover Discovery

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake Antilock problems
1
Air Brake Abs Warning Light problems
1
Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problems
1

Air Brake Antilock problem #1

Abs light illuminates intermittently. Took vehicle in to dealer for repair. Problem still exits. Left rear tire speed sensor failed causing problems with abs system, causing tire to blow out. Resulting in left rear wheel/rim to be completely shattered into pieces. Also brakes and calipers totally damaged. Brakes are not safe or reliable. Rear,fifth door has hinge and secure locking problems. Major rusting on vehicle.

Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem #2

Abs light illuminates intermittently. Took vehicle in to dealer for repair. Problem still exits. Left rear tire speed sensor failed causing problems with abs system, causing tire to blow out. Resulting in left rear wheel/rim to be completely shattered into pieces. Also brakes and calipers totally damaged. Brakes are not safe or reliable. Rear,fifth door has hinge and secure locking problems. Major rusting on vehicle.

Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem #3

Abs light illuminates intermittently. Took vehicle in to dealer for repair. Problem still exits. Left rear tire speed sensor failed causing problems with abs system, causing tire to blow out. Resulting in left rear wheel/rim to be completely shattered into pieces. Also brakes and calipers totally damaged. Brakes are not safe or reliable. Rear,fifth door has hinge and secure locking problems. Major rusting on vehicle.


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