Dear sir, have you been aware of an inadvertent long travel issue of service brake at older (series I-II) Ranger rovers ? this is already a known issue in Japan by initiating a surprise audit by Japan ministry of land infrastructure and Transport (mlit) against the national sales company, premium automobile incorporation (Japan) a few years ago. Not only a small volume (more than 50 cases), there have been lots of market feedbacks regarding this issue. This phenomenon is caused not only by the foul of ABS unit itself (caused by some metal debris within the ABS unit), but also fouls of actuator, ABS pump unit, and the pressure regulator. Once again the phenomenon experienced by lots of Japanese customers is always the same; inadvertent long brake travel scarcely to shaffe the service brake pedal pad with the floor panel. In addition, the rear brake force was inactive when this foul occurs. Thus this phenomenon is utterly a safety related issue, I am still wondering why the Japan ministry is reluctant to let the manufacturer initiate a recall campaign in Japan. The last thing I would like to add; this is not a Japan unique issue but must be a known issue not only in the states but also at other nations. Regards, Range rover owner.

- Dearborn, MI, USA