Electric Park Brake Issues

[colb902]

I have a semi regular occurring problem, where the park brake gets stuck on. After manual release, as per the owners manual, and driving / restarting, it goes back to normal and the faults clear.

It happened today and I noticed after I had tried to release it when the car was in Reverse not Park. Would releasing the brake in Reverse have an effect?

[LGM]

I normally release my park brake manually but on occasions I have forgotten and that includes in reverse. Never had an issue (touch wood) with the park brake releasing automatically no matter the direction of travel.

[BigJon]

When was the park brake last cleaned / lubed / adjusted? I do my customer D3s and Sports at least at every second service. Every service if there has been dirt road / offroad driving done.

[colb902]

I got new rear brake pads and disk etc last month at a LR specialist, so don't think that is the problem. I assume it is electrical

[SBD4]

I got new rear brake pads and disk etc last month at a LR specialist, so don't think that is the problem. I assume it is electrical
The EPB has its own drums/shoes - separate to the discs/pads. This issue occurs when the drums fill up with dirt/mud etc or the EPB needs adjusting essentially preventing the shoes from releasing from the drum.

Worth getting it checked out before the EPB actuator is damaged.

[gofish]

I have a faulty EPB switch ATM. I have just bought a new switch but am unsure how to remove the old one. Has anyone done one of these ? Thanks.

[Graeme]

The EPB has its own drums/shoes - separate to the discs/pads.However as the drums are the inside of the discs, replacing the discs requires re-adjustment of the park brake shoes. I suggest taking it back to the workshop and ask them to check the adjustment.

[ADMIRAL]

Check this manual out. You can download it from the DISCO3.CO.UK. It has detail on everything you need to know about your brake system including how to adjust the EPB.