Thread: Electric Hand brake

Originally Posted by WA Darryl

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Originally Posted by Jamo


If you get mud in it it makes an horrendous shrieking noise that causes all heads within about a 500m radius to turn and look! You then need it cleaned out (before it implodes)!

Hey All,
I have got the shriek you have discussed, after a trip to the Pilbara. Has been there for over a week now and doesn't seem like it will self clear. None of the threads so far have mentioned what to do about it. Do I attack the hubs with the hose, or is it more like a back to Land Rover job? If so maybe warranty? surely My "Most Awarded 4WD in the World" cand handle a bit of gravel.

Unless you are pretty handy get your mechanic to do it. It involves removal of the brake calipers and discs.

In my experience (ex Warranty Admin) it isn't warrantable.

Originally Posted by TDV6

I had a flat battery in Katherin NT last year, dam near got a hernia trying to release the park break, was not able to, I think that you have to have 12v use the emergency release but please correct me. Car had new battery fitted in Darwin.

Its strictly a mechanical release requiring 45LB force, designed for the jack handle to be inserted into the hook and a screwdriver into the jack handle. One of its main functions is so that the handbrake can be released when the battery is disconnected or below 7.5v when trying to release the EPB.