Handbrake adjustment?

[Summiitt]

Guys, does anyone know how to adjust the handbrake on an 04 rangie?

[Homestar]

I did mine as per the Manual, which involves adjusting the shoes at the back, but it did sod all, and it is still ****. I'm thinking the shoes are glazed up and I need to pull them out to clean them up or replace them, but if I there is an easier solution, I'm all ears.:)

Cheers - Gav

[donrover0]

As per manual.

[donrover0]

Forgot to mention; the handbrake shoes interchange with same era Touareg, BMW X5
Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7.

[CBH25]

This adjustment didn't work for me either (100,000km MY05)

So took it into service and they pulled apart cleaned and adjusted - Zero difference. Still zero handbrake.

Next service they ordered new cable and fitted it. Zero difference. Still no handbrake.

Now they beleive its the ratchet in the handle itself and it goes in next Friday to try that.

[Homestar]

As per manual.

Yeah, that's what I did with no result at all.:(

I hope CBH25 gets to the bottom of it...

[donrover0]

So have any you guys with hansbrake problem actually taken the disc/drum off, then observed what happens when handbrake off and on? If the shoes moved, then seems just adjustment. If shoes don't move , then either cable or handbrake lever problem.
Easy to narrow down where.

[Homestar]

So have any you guys with hansbrake problem actually taken the disc/drum off, then observed what happens when handbrake off and on? If the shoes moved, then seems just adjustment. If shoes don't move , then either cable or handbrake lever problem.
Easy to narrow down where.

Waiting to see how CBH25 goes with a new handbrake lever. He has done everything else... Mine is more than an adjustment issue. The cable pulls the shoes on and releases ok, it just doesn't seem to put enough pressure on the shoes to do anything worthwhile. It is low on my list, but I was going to shove some new shoes and rotors on and see what happened.

[Laurie]

I have had similar problems, if the shoes arn't worn they are usally glazed. Cleaning the shoes and drum with emery paper usally will restore the lost friction surfaces, and follow the adjustment as reported above,BUT just find the right amount of clicks on the adjustment cog for your car. Some will be "8" alot can be +- 2 clicks.

From Disco3 UK Site, it's a very comprehensive adjustment guide on the D3 brakes, BUT is a excellent guide as the systems are quite similar. Well worth putting in your maintenance / repair folder.

Laurie

http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11748/Bodsys_Brake_Bible_V1.4sml.pdf

[CBH25]

Gents mine is going in next Friday, so we have another 8 days to hear my results.
Ill let you know though.

[ahebron]

Forgot to mention; the handbrake shoes interchange with same era Touareg, BMW X5
Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7.

Oh good parts cheaper than Land Rover charge;)

Adrian

[donrover0]

Sorry to dissappoint, but LR parts cheaper normally that these others, if you shop around! Especially from UK. Europe.

[Daniel]

I did mine as per the Manual, which involves adjusting the shoes at the back, but it did sod all, and it is still ****. I'm thinking the shoes are glazed up and I need to pull them out to clean them up or replace them, but if I there is an easier solution, I'm all ears.:)

Cheers - Gav

Hey Gav, the "Manual" procedure advises to turn the adjuster until "resistance is felt".

Normal procedures means that "resistance is felt" in turning the wheel and not "resistance is felt" in turning the adjuster? This is critical to the whole process. Likewise, repeated centering of the shoes during the adjustment procedure. The only other pertinent matter is that the shoes have sufficient thickness left in them.

"Glazed up" shoes make no difference when we are talking about these things. I can use my handbrake (and frequently do) to slow from 95 kph to 80 kph after passing a HP patrol car. As you can see even the "Manual" advises to test the handbrake efficiency at speed. Shoes are meant to be glazed - that is how they work.

My handbrake will hold the truck against low range first gear throttle application and that is how it should be. I've never replaced the shoes or any other component of the system.

[CBH25]

This adjustment didn't work for me either (100,000km MY05)
So took it into service and they pulled apart cleaned and adjusted - Zero difference. Still zero handbrake.
Next service they ordered new cable and fitted it. Zero difference. Still no handbrake.
Now they beleive its the ratchet in the handle itself and it goes in next Friday to try that.

Hi Gents
After replacing not only the rachet in the handbrake lever itself, but the whole assembly (everything but the handle), there was a 10% improvement only.

It is back in today for them to re-look at it.
When I said it didnt even hold against 1st gear, they said "Oh the handbrake will never hold against 1st gear".

Sounds like crap to me - can anyone else confirm that their good working handbrake will hold the car at idle in 1st gear?

[harlie]

Mine will happily hold car and 2t of trailer on a pretty good slope (boat ramp ect), but you can drive off with it still on - Ding Ding Ding just as you say “something not right here…”. It doesn't move at idle in D.

I’m not sure I have a good one, but it has never rolled or not held when asked.