Thread: Handbrake

Do you mean the drum behind the transfer?

Luke

No the actual handbrake in the cabin.

Originally Posted by Matt1998Disco

Recently I have noticed that my handbrake is getting very warm. Is this something I should be concerned about? Do you have any ideas of how to investigate?

Thanks

It's probably the menopause. Don't try to investigate yourself it could be dangerous.

Originally Posted by TELF RRC

It's probably the menopause. Don't try to investigate yourself it could be dangerous.

Bahahaha.

Put a shade shelter over it so the sun can't get to it. The sun makes things hot.



(I have no useful input)

yeah got me stumped hahah
I'm with Judo

OK, attempt at useful post:

The handbrake is above the main gearbox. Check the oil level in the gearbox. If it's low the gearbox would heat up more than usual. Since it's mostly plastic around the centre console, the handbrake handle maybe the object that transfers the heat the most.

Plausible?

Edit: Or is the handbrake more above the transfer box? Check both oil levels!!

Handbrake on my Disco was getting very hot. Turns out it was a loose earth, the one near the battery and jack; a little bracket with three wires attached to it. The loose one was the closest to the engine and earths the body to the battery cable. No more hot handbrake. Hope this helps.