Thread: 4WD fail

Probably not, can't hurt to get it checked out.
Only likely damage (AFAIK, by no means an expert) is a bit of premature brake wear.

No there should be no real damage short of having worn down the pads a bit. I wouldn't worry.

On the other front, I was on a trip out today struggling (not to get) up a **** ant little hill that a freelancer drove up. Then I realised, I hadn't engaged the CDL.

What an arse.

Ian.

Does the handbrake still work. I think they wear really quickly if used like that.

Yeah still works fine thankfully. Is there something that I can (easily) visually check?

I have no idea how the handbrake works on these things...

Hi Samblers,
Did you go up to Wedger with a 4WD club or was it just a group of you in a convoy? By the way the handbrake in the shape of a brake drum on the back of your transfer case, doubt you will have done any serious damage, especially if the hand brake works ok now. More worry about the heat transfer into other parts like the propshaft, usually better to run the vehicle after you ahve found the problem rather than stopping and letting the handbrake drum cool. If the brake drum is spinning freely it will cool quicker, standing still the residual heat sinks into other components. Hardens grease ad can cause coking of lube oil if extreme temperatures are reached.
You'll usually see a brown burnt paint stain around the outside of the drum when it has been overheated.
Catch ya.

Originally Posted by Samblers

Yeah still works fine thankfully. Is there something that I can (easily) visually check?

I have no idea how the handbrake works on these things...

Nothing easy to see, except perhaps to look for burnt paint on the handbrake drum (on the back of the transfer case)., but this won't really tell you anything except that it got hot. If it works, there will be no serious damage. May need adjustment.

John

Sounds like more damage done to the pride than brake pads...

don't feel bad - it's easy to do in eagerness to get going - particularly if your warning light isn't working (the lead can detach from the switch at the base of the lever)