EPB - Fixing the screech? Request workshop time & parts
I can find a few threads on this subject - but most go back to the days when everyone was returning to dealers for a warranty fix.
Sadly I'm not in warranty.
What do I need to do to repair or service the EPB and how easy is it?
It would be really helpful if I could get the part numbers for any bits and an idea of the workshop time.
7th Oct 2008 7:23 pm
NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
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Don't pull the EPB switch. Job done.
(More seriously, if I apply it after the D3 has been off-road in mud, I get a real "screamer". When it's dry, it's quiet. In general, I never use the EPB unless I want to hold the car in neutral on a slope, which is almost never. SWMBO does the same.)
7th Oct 2008 9:22 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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EPB shoes ~£60 a side plus a reversible torque wrench, 32mm socket, Autologic / IDS, pair of axle stands, wire brush, copper or hide mallet, torx driver, brake cleaner, allen keys, access to GTR and copper grease
Good sales pitch -
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant"
7th Oct 2008 10:18 pm
10forcash
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Been shouting for the past ten minutes but no one answers. Guessing you are not local?
It doesn't sound like a simple job...
What is the cause? I am finding that it occurs after being in dirty conditions or dusty conditions. If this is the case would a precisely directed jet of water not remove what ever the offending material is?
The problem seems to go away again after a few hours of being out of the mud.
This is what the sound looks like... if that makes sense...
gee that photo makes my eyes go all funny, any chance of having it in focus - not into all this modern art
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant"
7th Oct 2008 10:41 pm
10forcash
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OOOOOOOoooohh that hurts....
The cause is abrasive material getting into the EPB shoes / drum and causing the overly soft shoes to move beyond the maximum adjustment point
It's possible to adjust the shoes to cure the 'screamer' but there are two things to bear in mind
1. the more it screams, the more likely the EPB actuator will be damaged
2. there is only a small amount of adjustment available, new shoes will give you a longer 'fix-to-scream' time
A new EPB setup is rumoured to be fitted from 10MY.... needless to say i'll be offering a retrofit service once it's available
7th Oct 2008 10:44 pm
SN
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its a stunning effect - submit to the 2009 Calendar Entries Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
hope I'am on holiday that month then ( good effect though)
We have TRW on site tomorrow, to do a PPAP on the rear calipers for 10MY, I'll question them about the EBP. I don't know if they are doing that, it is Continetal Teves on mine
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant"
7th Oct 2008 10:51 pm
10forcash
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Yer, it's mainly Teves that are doing the work, the discs will have an extra machined bit to allow a modified back plate to 'interface' properly, other than 'well 'ard' shoes, the main focus is on keeping the crud out of the drums
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gee that photo makes my eyes go all funny, any chance of having it in focus - not into all this modern art 
