Start by downloading “Bodsys Brake Bible”
Then service the brakes and adjust before spending any more.
You’ll need tools (as per the BB and some suitable grease for the mechanism and some brake cleaner.
Hi All
I can report our recent school holidays road trip to FNQ went well, until we got home. We did a small amount of beach driving and drove through a couple of small creek crossings (maybe 20cms high and 20m long). Got home and stayed put for a few days. Next time I drove the Disco the park brake would not release (I was parked up a steep driveway). I waited an hour and it released and I managed to get home. The Independent Land Rover workshop in our area has quoted $1,600 for a new electric Park Brake plus labor. Having a look on-line this seems to be a not uncommon occurrence. I would appreciate any feedback on the best course of action to take. I have not researched whether a non genuine part is an option. I am reluctant to do this, as we used non genuine for the brake pads and they squeak....
Thanks in advance, Jem
Start by downloading “Bodsys Brake Bible”
Then service the brakes and adjust before spending any more.
You’ll need tools (as per the BB and some suitable grease for the mechanism and some brake cleaner.
Yes. May just need servicing and adjustment.
As others have advised, clean, adjustment may well fix it.
But if its failed internally (stripped plastic gears) then there are kits available, I prolly wouldn't use a Britpart kit though.
Putting in new gears, greasing up, re-sealing, lubing cable, cleaning rear brake assembly, lubing, replacing rear rotors and brake pads (if worn), adjustment, calibrate etc, I charge just over 1K which includes labour. I'm guessing most repairers are going to be round the same cost so quite a bit cheaper than replacement of the complete assembly.
Regards
Daz
Thank you all for the advise! I will be much better informed now when dealing with the repairs. Sincerely much appreciated.
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