[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Hi Stephen,
Ahhh Land Rover Brakes, that would be one of those oxymorons. Got used to the SII only having brakes on the second push.....
In this case the brake fluid looked like runny brown custard, with large amounts of crud in the cylinders.
The single hydraulic piston sits in a vertical position which helps contamination and crud cement it in place.
Although all four cylinder pistons went from frozen closed, to jammed open with a desperate kick, we were unable to move a single piston hydraulically in the workshop next day. That and the aching thigh muscles showed how heavy my emergency braking had been.
Interesting too is the design that sees the single piston in a "blind" cylinder. Can't knock out through the other end, near impossible to pull out unless the cylinder is in good working condition.
The handbrake system runs a cable to each of these wheel cylinders, but as it actuates the same piston, was also out of action.
thanks for the comments
Rich