mccp
Member Since: 07 Nov 2007
Location: Cambridge
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Last saturday screeching started;
Sunday epb locked on, released manually and then got a 'failed' error message.
Monday to Marshalls Cambridge, diagnosed failed epb module, to be replaced tomorrow under warranty. Yay!
Good service from the dealer, I hope it doesn't go wrong out of warranty.
08my xs, and from this thread I learned that you can push the epb switch down to release, I always use the autorelease!
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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Mine starting screeching soon after the recent Tong event and its getting worse. Seems to happen mainly when parked on a slope and it also seems to lock on until I put my foot on brake and try switch about five/ten times!
Also notice nearside wheel getting hot on long trips so either park brake or disc callipers are binding -  ...
Any quick fixes to try??????
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| 19th Apr 2011 10:56 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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Park brake needs cleaning out and adjusting.  Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 19th Apr 2011 11:05 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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Forgive my astonishing mechanical ignorance but how do you get at the park brake shoes for cleaning?
I sell not fix 
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| 19th Apr 2011 11:09 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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Look at the link in my sig..... Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 19th Apr 2011 11:13 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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Can they be cleaned without removing the discs using a jet washer or similar?
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| 19th Apr 2011 11:28 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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No.... You ca adjust them without taking the disks off, but them you won't know the state of the epb shoes..... Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 19th Apr 2011 11:40 pm |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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When on it holds the car "Fast" so I doubt it is the EPB that is binding and causing the excess heat.
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| 20th Apr 2011 12:11 am |
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Gazellio
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
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My Handbook says that the EPB fuse number is "41 - Electric Park Brake" 5amps ...
Why does this thread say number 8 listed in my handbook as "Trailer Pick up" 30amp.???
Gary
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| 20th Apr 2011 8:32 am |
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