Easy way to clean EPB ?

[l00kin4]

Hi,
I've read through about 20 different threads on this topic and also Bodsy's excellent brake bible (which describes many things including the adjustment of the EPB but not really cleaning only the EPB when not doing other jobs) but what I can't really determine is this - is there an easy way to clean out the EPB?

I found one reference to blowing compressed air through "the hole with the plug" :

The buildup of dust etc in the parking brake drum has caused me problems such as orange warning light coming on. I now have found that by regularly blowing out with the air gun though the hole with the plug fixes this. Not sure about mud. Also adjusting the parking brake seems to be required more often than you would think, given mine does not get a lot of use.
Hope this helps.
Ivan

Assume this is the plug:
Plastic plug EPB.JPG

I don't think it requires adjustment or new shoes, just to be cleaned out. It has been 'squealy' before after driving through quite a bit of mud (that time it was serviced just after that and had new pads fitted anyway so got cleaned out at the same time) and now is a bit squealy again after driving through water.
Won't harp on what a stupid design this is but do I really have to remove rear wheels, callipers and discs just to clean out the EPB ?
Thanks in advance.
David

[Russrobe]

I've been wondering the same thing. Thought it might be a good idea to do the job after GRR before we turn around and come home.(in case it jams on somewhere between Lake Argyle and Perth.)

So hopefully someone has good news for us.

Still havent located the height sensors yet either. Will have to do that before we leave.

[The Mighty Range Rover]

Hi,
I've read through about 20 different threads on this topic and also Bodsy's excellent brake bible (which describes many things including the adjustment of the EPB but not really cleaning only the EPB when not doing other jobs) but what I can't really determine is this - is there an easy way to clean out the EPB?

I found one reference to blowing compressed air through "the hole with the plug" :


Assume this is the plug:
Plastic plug EPB.JPG

I don't think it requires adjustment or new shoes, just to be cleaned out. It has been 'squealy' before after driving through quite a bit of mud (that time it was serviced just after that and had new pads fitted anyway so got cleaned out at the same time) and now is a bit squealy again after driving through water.
Won't harp on what a stupid design this is but do I really have to remove rear wheels, callipers and discs just to clean out the EPB ?
Thanks in advance.
David

I take the rear wheels off and run some water into that hole with the hose, the amount of crap that came out was quite interesting (after a muddy afternoon). It made the EPB much quieter too.

[l00kin4]

I take the rear wheels off and run some water into that hole with the hose, the amount of crap that came out was quite interesting (after a muddy afternoon). It made the EPB much quieter too.

Thanks for that. That's the kind of answer I was hoping for! I'll give it a go and report back.

David

[Geedublya]

Same, flush it out through the hole with a hose, run until water is clean.

[LRD414]

Good thread David. Is the little plug plastic and is it worth buying a spare or two in case of damage during removal?

Scott

[LandyAndy]

Good thread David. Is the little plug plastic and is it worth buying a spare or two in case of damage during removal?

Scott

Just had a look at mine.It appears to be metal with an O ring seal.Would be interesting to know how easy it is to remove because you can get to it with the Compomotives still fitted
Andrew

[l00kin4]

Good thread David. Is the little plug plastic and is it worth buying a spare or two in case of damage during removal?

Scott

Just had a look at mine.It appears to be metal with an O ring seal.Would be interesting to know how easy it is to remove because you can get to it with the Compomotives still fitted
Andrew

If I can get to it this weekend I'll report back. And if I can remove the plug, flush clean with the hose and replace the plug without removing the wheels I'll be very happy with that! 👍
David

[PerthDisco]

I take the rear wheels off and run some water into that hole

Never, ever would have thought of that!

[eddy]

The plug is light weight plastic,easy to remove just using fingernails[well that's on a My11]Gave mine a blow out and adjust whilst changing wheels,lot less whirring when engaging the epb.