I'm reluctant to clamp brake hoses now as I've had problems with them in the past after the clamp has been removed.

On mine I tried a nut and bolt with a copper washer either side but they didn't seal. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

I tried exactly that too David but like you, it didn't seal and I ended up losing the brake fluid.

One of the chaps I work with wedged his brake pedal in the down position thereby causing a vacuum in the lines so the fluid didn't leak out. A good idea which I'll probably try next time. Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

When I replaced the rear nearside caliper, I let gravity do the work for me. Worked a treat. Took about 15 minutes. I wasn't in a rush so it worked just fine for me

Caesium wrote:

The ABS circuit is the same circuit as the service brakes. All the ABS pump does, is interrupt the pressure to the wheel that has lost traction.

Maybe I need to correct my wording. Firstly, to bleed you can do it in the usual way. To flush, I think you should follow the correct procedure.

This a L322 brake diagram.

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The ABS module is on the same circuit, but there are internal reserviours that are not a part of the primary brake circuit and are only opened to the rest of the circuit when the ABS is active. This fluid will not get changed if you just bleed the brakes in the conventional way.

Now, I haven't changed the brake fluid on my Range Rover, so am more than happy to be corrected. I have changed the brake fluid of the ABS brakes of my motorcycles and you have to bleed them, get the ABS pump to flush out the old fluid, then bleed them again if you want to replace the brake fluid across the system. From my understanding the Range Rover system requires a similar procedure for flushing.

knwatkins wrote:

I use one of these when bleeding or flushing the brake fluid...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-VS820-Clut...B000ROARTI

I find it's much easier on my ears as I don't have to put up with the wife moaning that her leg is aching!

Highly recommended.