Thread: Park brake screaming!

Much written on this if you do a search.

Normally only an adjustment issue if you catch on first scream. Can be more fatal if left to go on as unit is telling you it’s out of adjustment.

Mine did it last Friday out of the blue and when I was on a steep boat ramp while launching a boat!! There was a queue of people waiting. I managed to disengage it after stopping and starting the car and adjusted it over weekend.

I also tried the clean by squirting the hose in the inspection hole which worked well.

Thanks - hope I haven't left it too long. Had a service just 4 weeks ago so wonder if they adjusted the brakes?
Where is the inspection hole you mentioned?

Originally Posted by pprass

Thanks - hope I haven't left it too long.
Where is the inspection hole you mentioned?

You really want Bodsy's brake bible - full procedure covered here: https://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/alb...sPicsSmall.pdf

Some info here too with pics : Easy way to clean EPB ?

If you search EPB it is covered in many threads...

David

Originally Posted by pprass

Thanks - hope I haven't left it too long. Had a service just 4 weeks ago so wonder if they adjusted the brakes?

Unless changing discs or you ask them I don’t believe they do as when it’s working it’s all ok for quite some time.

Use it very sparingly is the best advice.

My mechanic ( Rova Range, Melbourne) does a repair/fix and reset on them, worked well on mine. Yes you have to get it early but it can be opened up and re-set to allow the brakes to be re adjusted.

Good luck or its a new module and they are not cheap.

PS, it does take a few hours so if your mechanic is on the $$$$ side it may be cheaper just to order a new module and replace it yourself (however you still need the computer to do the reset).

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Unless changing discs or you ask them I don’t believe they do as when it’s working it’s all ok for quite some time.

Use it very sparingly is the best advice.

I find I get the parking brake error when starting the car (rapid beeping sound, and park brake light flashes(I think)). This error indicates that the tension/torque in the cables released beyond acceptable levels while you were away. I find that’s a good time to adjust it and it lasts for about a year until it next starts to indicate an issue.

Originally Posted by l00kin4

You really want Bodsy's brake bible - full procedure covered here: https://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/alb...sPicsSmall.pdf

Some info here too with pics : Easy way to clean EPB ?

If you search EPB it is covered in many threads...

David

Very handy info/source thanks

Lee

You can also manually release the epb if it jams. Saves you getting a tow truck. Just Google it and you should find plenty of videos.