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EPB (Again) New Mod Considered
Hi There
I know this issue has been dealt with quite a bit. I have a different question this time.
I was greeted by a screaming EPB last week Wednesday. It was so bad the neigbours came round to hear what was going on. I had to release the EPB using the manual cable under the gear lever.
I know my EPB was not well, and therefore I do not use it at all.
Has anyone considered installing a normal hand brake that works off the normal rear brake pads, like in a normal car?
I am seriously considering that. I am having regular issues with it. Therefore by passing the EPB in total.
Thanks
Craig2005 Discovery 3 V8 SE
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14th Feb 2011 12:03 pm
lastnorthumbrian
Member Since: 06 Nov 2009
Location: Lancashire
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Hello!
I have just posted my adventures with failed EPB in another post and mentioned the idea of a manual handbrake conversion....I am sure there would be plenty of customers.
I am a classic mini fan and KAD have developed a variety of stuff for minis -including a rear disc brake conversion. A company like this would be able to turn around a manual conversion pretty easily and remove one of the worst aspects of a disco3..
Please one of you companies save us from this misery! A failed actuator is £600 plus so if you aimed at £700-£800 for a kit...people would have it.. MGB GT V8
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Where you put the handle is more of a problem.
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20th Feb 2011 10:08 pm
lastnorthumbrian
Member Since: 06 Nov 2009
Location: Lancashire
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It could squeeze where the EPB lever and blank plate are -it would have to be short, but could fit....MGB GT V8
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20th Feb 2011 10:32 pm
oldsalt
Member Since: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 179
If someone makes one - I'll buy it !!!!
The EPB really is useless for serious off-road (wet & muddy) conditions.
21st Feb 2011 7:14 am
crocher
Member Since: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Centurion
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Yes I think a short lever should work where the current EPB switch is and the blank plate. There is already a housing for the cable, one just needs to tie up all of the loose ends that is currently in the actuator and then replace the current release cable with a push/pull cable.2005 Discovery 3 V8 SE
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21st Feb 2011 3:01 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Some time ago I enquired with X-Eng, the company that make the disc handbrake conversion for Defenders to see if they could do anything for the D3. At that time they were looking at a similar thing for the D3, ie a disc handbrake that acted on the prop but was powered by the EPB motors. It never got followed up though as I changed the car but it might be worth getting back in touch with them?
It is one of the reasons I would not buy a D3 for off-road use, particularly a manual box version where you rely on the EPB a lot.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
21st Feb 2011 3:13 pm
ad15
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Quote:
t is one of the reasons I would not buy a D3 for off-road use, particularly a manual box version where you rely on the EPB a lot.
mine is a manual,, gets used off road pretty much every day with work,, i've actually found it to be less of a problem getting used rather than not used..
that being said,, i'd still rather have a normal HBone wife.......livid
21st Feb 2011 3:19 pm
CFB
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I suppose there is a variety of situations you can call 'off road', the problems with mine were directly related to ingress of water and mud/silt from very wet off road conditions where the rear wheels were often partly submerged, it happened in all the D3's I owned although for some reason some seemed more prone to the issue than others.
I still think its a crap design and would much prefer a manual brake, just don't see the point of electronic versions, unnecessary complication I reckon.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
21st Feb 2011 3:24 pm
ad15
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don't disagree with you CFB.
re offroad,, didnt mean pay and play,, mines used daily in wood/ mud usually pulling trees over/ out
one wife.......livid
21st Feb 2011 3:36 pm
crocher
Member Since: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Centurion
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Yes I agree it is a rubbish design. I cannot believe the LR would design something like that knowing the vehicles will be driven through mud and water and dust etc.2005 Discovery 3 V8 SE
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21st Feb 2011 3:41 pm
ad15
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the design is the same as the brakes on my 58 MGA so lr didnt design it one wife.......livid
I know it does not help LR3/4 but they have ditched it for the new models.
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