Thread: Disco 3 handbrake screech

Originally Posted by D3mike

Sounds like you need to get the brake either cleaned out or replaced. Mine went out over a 6 month period. Up to 10 secs of screeching - worse at night when I got home late with the neighbours. Sounds like you may need to replace it if the cleanout does not work.

D3mike

Thanks D3Mike, but as I said, I already had it replaced, and this happened AFTER the new module was fitted.

Learner, I would have taken it elsewhere to be done, but there are no other dealers here and as it was done as a warranty job, I had no choice..

I just hope they've got it sorted now. Only time will tell, I guess.

Originally Posted by Sadie

Thanks D3Mike, but as I said, I already had it replaced, and this happened AFTER the new module was fitted.

It seems that they just bunged the module in and didn't investigate why it failed and did not adjust it correctly.

I would be making sure they access the rear brake drums and ensure they are all clean and adjusted and I think I would be asking for a new module as the new one they put in is possibly damaged now as well.

Garry

I had a screamer after a dusty outback trip. Was covered under warranty, but seeing the cost quoted here I am not looking forward to it happening again now I am out of warranty.

I had no problems with the manual release following the instructions in he manual but it does require a fair bit of force.

I ad the same problem recently and with my mechanic gave the breaks and drums a good clean and that solved the issue so far, but that meant removing wheels etc and the amount of dust we blew out there was enough to cause a sand storm in the garage, all fixed so far


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I don't use my park brake much (old habit from driving fords). Had the screaming a week ago, let the brake off & all was good, happened again this morning when SWMBO tried to let the brake off.
Tried my usual method of fixing anything, switching it off and on again, to no avail. Then with a mental picture of doing a manual release, I locked and unlocked 4 times & bingo! The
brake released! Beauty!

How or why this worked I do not know.
Car is due a service soon, so I'll ask my (non lr) mechanic to do a rear brake service too.
From what I've read in this thread it's an in-board drum? Is that right?
Cheers guys & happy new year

Quick update.
Had my normal service done today & mentioned the screaming epb. My mechanic said he had found a small amount of dust, but not much, it just needed adjustment.
All good now, silent operation thankyou Midas!

another victim of the EPB fault...does this mean I shud not be taking the D3 into muddy 4wd....i dont think so...what shud i do immediately after taking it for a off road drive...

Remove rear wheels, remove drums, clean out brake mechanism (water for mud, air for dust). Dry out brakes (if required), reassemble and adjust.

Or... remove rear wheels, remove bungs from drums, hose out drums through inspection hole.