EPB Module Replacement

Update.

Got it sorted... eventually. Took it to the mechanic a couple of weeks ago as i couldnt unjam the EPB module but his hoist died, so he only got a chance to unjam the module once the hoist was working. He put the cover on and I've been driving it round since with no EPB. Our intention was that he would clean the brakes and adjust them and it'd all be fine.

Took it back today and he cleaned the drum brakes (one side had a bit of dust and mud in it) and adjust the whole shebang. Went to apply the park brake and found that it had wound itself off the male threaded rod. So he took the cover off the module, and tried to rethread the rod, only to find the adjusted cable was too tight. So off came the left rear wheel and he loosened the cable, reattached the rod, readjusted the rear left wheel and voila!

Only took 6 hours and a bunch of swears. Still, i hear thats cheaper than buying and fitting a new module!

Cheers

Dan

Update on my EPB. I ended up getting a new module fitted in time for my trip to the Vic high country. It operates almost silently every time. When my old unit seemed to be running ok it still made a noise. I'll pulling apart some time soon to see what was wrong with it. If I can fix it I'll start a new threat on its repair.

If you dont mind OT, what did it set you back? Mine is quite noisy now. I think i will try and clean and regrease it but it may be too late.

Cheers

Dan

I found that inside the gearbox of the module that one of the gear cogs teeth are half stripped it seems easy to replace I just haven't been able to find a replacement gear yet.. I'll post if I find one or I may have to try a old module for the part or I guess a new module from LRdirect. If anyone has an old module that wasn't noisy they want to sell let me know.

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Originally Posted by DJL9999

I found that inside the gearbox of the module that one of the gear cogs teeth are half stripped it seems easy to replace I just haven't been able to find a replacement gear yet.. I'll post if I find one or I may have to try a old module for the part or I guess a new module from LRdirect. If anyone has an old module that wasn't noisy they want to sell let me know.

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Ok so I believe I may have found just the kit to repair this unit.... there is four or five different shipping options, I went with the expedited international shipping one but here you go:

4 Pieces Parking Brake Actuator Repair Gear Set for Range Rover

Or their website:

4 Pieces Parking Brake Actuator Repair Gear Set for Range Rover

Or search on BGE545


I'll be repacking with gear grease etc and I'm almost 99.9% positive this will fit as I compared my gears with pic.. but time will tell. I'll post upon arrival etc. But for the $70 odd it will be well worth it if it works!

FYI - my actuator was jammed and once unjammed it was working forward and reverse with a 12v battery hooked up but it was really noisy obviously from the teeth all chewed away from the unit being jammed in the first place - this was due to poorly adjusted and dust build up in the drum (my fault for driving without checking on 2000klm of dirt roads). It's a pain to get the unit out but with an air ratchet and socket I was able to get to the two top nuts to free the unit from the left hand wheel arch - the rest I just followed the service manual removal instructions. I wasn't going to risk putting the unit back in with only half the teeth on the cog as it's a real pain to get in and out - especially when you have a long range tank!


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1076.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1077.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1078.jpg

Reminds me of a similar plastic gear set that I bought for a laser printer - inexpensive and avoided having to buy a new printer.

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Originally Posted by DJL9999

Ok so I believe I may have found just the kit to repair this unit.... there is four or five different shipping options, I went with the expedited international shipping one but here you go:

4 Pieces Parking Brake Actuator Repair Gear Set for Range Rover

Or their website:

4 Pieces Parking Brake Actuator Repair Gear Set for Range Rover

Or search on BGE545


I'll be repacking with gear grease etc and I'm almost 99.9% positive this will fit as I compared my gears with pic.. but time will tell. I'll post upon arrival etc. But for the $70 odd it will be well worth it if it works!

FYI - my actuator was jammed and once unjammed it was working forward and reverse with a 12v battery hooked up but it was really noisy obviously from the teeth all chewed away from the unit being jammed in the first place - this was due to poorly adjusted and dust build up in the drum (my fault for driving without checking on 2000klm of dirt roads). It's a pain to get the unit out but with an air ratchet and socket I was able to get to the two top nuts to free the unit from the left hand wheel arch - the rest I just followed the service manual removal instructions. I wasn't going to risk putting the unit back in with only half the teeth on the cog as it's a real pain to get in and out - especially when you have a long range tank!


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1076.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1077.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1078.jpg

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Well that didn't take long to come in!! Parts match 100%.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1044.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1045.jpg

I want to buy some just in case [emoji23] I've got a compressor rebuild kit on the shelf, plus dc motors for the door lock mechanisms. Lol.

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Originally Posted by DJL9999

Well that didn't take long to come in!! Parts match 100%.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1044.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1045.jpg

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All back in and working like new. Very happy with a $70odd outlay rather than 1k+ and a day of work to fit. Highly recommend the parts.

Would make a good DIY story if you had some photos of the internals?