Electric park brake

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Originally Posted by Lukeis

This has only happened twice but today when getting out of the car and apply the EPB it made a very loud squeaky/scratchy noise which went for a few seconds

Any ideas what has happened or causing this??

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As Scott has mentioned Bodsys Brake Bible is one of the best sources for all things brake related.

While it is a bit of work to remove the rear disks and give the park brake a clean, adjusting it only requires the removal of the rear wheels and a flat blade screwdriver. Takes about 10mins each side, including removal and replacement of wheel.

If you dont have the little rubber grommet that covers the adjuster hole, dust and muck can get in and if thats the case I'd recommend cleaning it properly.

I bought a couple of grommets from repco for about $5 and they do the job nicely. I forget the size but i think its 6 or 8mm (or maybe 1/4").

Ive had the EPB module jam before. It's a pain to release, I'd recommend adjusting it ASAP :)

I found an early warning for me before the screeching was getting into the car the following morning and getting the EPB flashing error. I can't remember the exact error but the EPB would flash and I think the car bonged at you. Ever since adjusting it engages quicker and never errors.

Well I tried mine & it's quiet in High Range but makes a definite screech in Low Range, even after several tries, so I've asked my mechanic to adjust it next week, I hope that makes a difference.

As everyone predicted it jammed this weekend!!
I was planning on doing it but assumed I had longer, it only screached 3 times before the jam so it came quickly.

Thankfully the release cable works well and I've adjusted one side (did it too tight to be able to turn the other wheel) and it's all working again now. Will do the other side tomorrow

That bible is a great guide, thanks again all!

Not exactly on topic but when i collected my D3 from previous owner he showed me how to release the handbrake, now 6 weeks later it occurred to m that i have never seen the a telltale light on the dash to tell me that the handbrake is applied ?
I don't apply it as i had assume it was applied once i selected park but this may have been turned off in the settings, or have i got this wrong ?

You have it wrong. It does not apply automatically. You must pull the lever to engage it. It's not a setting either as I understand it

How bizarre, I wonder if there is a specific fuse for it? What happens when you pull the lever, can you hear it apply the brake?

Alarm bells would have rung when the guy selling the car teaches you how to release it!

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Not exactly on topic but when i collected my D3 from previous owner he showed me how to release the handbrake

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He may have shown you how to do that in case of battery failure. From memory you can't release the handbrake without power unless you do this.

Martin

I think loanrangie means that the seller showed him how to normally release it using the switch, not the emergency release. Loanrangie also says he's not seen the park brake symbol on the dash, which isn't a surprise as he also says he has never engaged it himself, thinking it would automatically apply. Now unless a D3 is different to a D4, mine doesn't automatically apply itself - I have to manually apply it, and then on comes the light.

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I think loanrangie means that the seller showed him how to normally release it using the switch, not the emergency release. Loanrangie also says he's not seen the park brake symbol on the dash, which isn't a surprise as he also says he has never engaged it himself, thinking it would automatically apply. Now unless a D3 is different to a D4, mine doesn't automatically apply itself - I have to manually apply it, and then on comes the light.

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Correct,not the release handle under the dash. Not tried to use it as i normally park on a level area of grass on front lawn or in the driveway.
So for the last 6 weeks i have been pressing that button for nothing :), oh well at least i wont wear it out.