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gmmcdonald
 


Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
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EPB Failure - Success Story!!!

Well, all thanks to Bodsy's Brake Bible I can say that I have successfully dodged a bullet with the well known screeching EPB actuator. Last Tuesday I activated the Handbrake and was met with a christmas tree of flashing light on my dash and the unmistakable sound of someone stepping on a cat....... this was followed by an EPB failure message and the EPB was locked SOLID.

Now considering I have only had my baby for two weeks this was rather disheartening to say the least. Here in South Africa I was told by Land-rover that it was done for and quoted R10,000 for replacement. (GBP1,000)

Thanks to this forum I knew that this is a common problem with the disco, but I hadn't searched long enough to see if there were any solutions to the problem. After much searching I found Bodsy's Brake Bible and decided to give it a go on the weekend...........

Well, it turns out I got lazy and carted the Disco and Bodsy's brake bible to our local Independant Landy specialist, and after a good clean out and adjustment she's back to normal, not even a whisper, and it would appear the cat has been given a break. Smile

THANKS TO BODSY, I SAVED R10,000 (Bill was only R250 (+/- GBP25.00) for clean & adjust)

PLEASE GET YOUR EPB ADJUSTED AT EVERY SERVICE (I WILL ACTUALLY BE DOING THIS IN BETWEEN SERVICES TO BE SAFE AS WELL) Gareth  
Post #7123305th Nov 2010 7:34 am
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gmmcdonald
 


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no comments?

Come on! Surely I'm not the only one on here that has had success......surely????? Bow down Gareth  
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crwoody
 


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Never had a problem with mine Whistle














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Post #7137118th Nov 2010 5:35 pm
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Bodsy
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Great news!

Now as I think i've advised before, the savings you've made, should be hi-lighted to the finance controller and placed into a D3 Toys fund Mr. Green Mr. Green

At least you know your local dealer can do it Laughing Thumbs Up Bodsys Brake Bible

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Minister of Finance & Home Affairs

The Minister has already been told that a second set of 17" rims with Knobblies (Mud Terrain) would be in order....

Sadly not on the horizon, apparently a family holiday would be a better way to spend the savings..... SURPRISE..... Rolling Eyes Gareth  
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You are not alone, I had the same problem, brake sounded like a distressed cat!! Adjusted as per Bodsy's guide and no problem since!!

The info available on this forum is invaluable!!  
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stvmor
 


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crwoody wrote:
Never had a problem with mine Whistle


Do I recall correctly that you wash yours out with water?


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crwoody
 


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Yes you're quite right there Rolling with laughter


Of course another reason it's not failed yet may be because I very seldom use it Whistle

Especially in the mud Whistle Whistle Clive

  
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