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Location: Essex
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EPB strip and clean advice
I have read the infamous Bodsy Brake Bible, which explains how to get to the EPB and change shoes/adjust etc, but I've read many suggestions that it should be stripped and cleaned regularly and indeed the manual says it should be done after 50 miles of off road. But that isn't explained in the bible.
So what should I be doing? Liberal spray of brake cleaner? Any lubrication of particular parts?
Also, are the instructions on how to disable the EPB the same for the D4? (Because the bible is D3 based I believe)MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
25th Aug 2017 2:28 pm
dgardel
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I have read the famous Bodsy Brake Bible...........Discovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
25th Aug 2017 4:59 pm
LaserTam
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Location: Essex
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Anyone? Was going to have a crack at this over the weekend.MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
26th Aug 2017 7:31 am
BrettKaz
Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Canberra
Posts: 209
I have been searching for this also... it's in the workshop manual 206-05 Parking brake and Actuation called 'Shoes'. From my reading rather than experience it appears if you haven't been doing any 'mud wading' then Bodsy's adjustment should be fine (the shoes just wear and need adjustment). But if you have been in the mud/dirty (and in my experience) salty water then you should properly clean per below... no pics but when you get there this should be enough... or download the workshop manual. Daniele posted the manuals pretty recently so search author "dgardel".
Shoes
Removal
NOTE:
Published: Jul 26, 2005
If the parking brake shoes or the brake discs have been removed for access to other components then DO NOT
carry out the bedding in procedure.
1 .
CAUTION: Do not turn the ignition on when the parking brake service mode has been set, this
will result in the parking brake being released from the service mode.
Enter the parking brake into the service mode.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
Apply, and hold, the footbrake.
Apply, and hold, the parking brake switch to the RELEASE position.
Turn the ignition key to position '0' and remove the key.
Release the footbrake.
Release the parking brake switch.
2 . Isolate the parking brake electrical circuit.
Remove fuse number 8 from the BJB.
3 .
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the
vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
4 . Remove the wheels and tires.
5 .
Remove both rear brake discs. For additional information, refer to Brake Disc (70.12.33) (Section
206-04)
6 . Remove the adjuster and return spring.
Release the the parking brake shoe adjuster to the minimum adjustment.
Shoes Page 1 of 5
7 . Remove the primary brake shoe.
Remove the hold-down spring and retaining pin.
Pivot the shoe to release it from the spreader plate and return spring.
8 . Remove the spreader plate and spring.
9 . Remove the return spring.
10 . Remove the secondary brake shoe.
Remove the hold-down spring and retaining pin.
Release the parking brake cable.
Disconnect the parking brake cable retaining spring from the brake shoe lever.
Shoes Page 2 of 5
Installation
11 . Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
1 .
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials
can be harmful if inhaled.
Clean the backing plate and apply grease to the brake shoe contacts.
2 . Clean the adjuster and set it to its minimum extension.
3 .
CAUTION: Make sure the brake shoe spring is not over stretched.
CAUTION: Make sure the closed end of the retaining clip is installed facing the brake shoe
adjuster. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Illustration 'A' is the LH side and 'B' is the RH side.
Install the secondary brake shoe.
Connect the parking brake cable.
Connect the parking brake cable retaining spring to the brake shoe lever, making sure the
spring is not twisted.
Install the hold -down spring and retaining pin.
Shoes Page 3 of 5
4 . Using a tie strap, tie back the speader plate spring.
5 .
WARNING: Make sure the return spring and the adjuster spring are correctly installed to the
primary shoe.
CAUTION: Make sure the brake shoe spring is not over stretched.
CAUTION: Make sure the closed end of the retaining clip is installed facing the brake shoe
adjuster. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Illustration 'A' is the LH side and 'B' is the RH side.
Install the primary brake shoe.
Install the spreader plate and the spring.
Install the return spring.
Install the hold -down spring and retaining pin.
Shoes Page 4 of 5
6 .
CAUTION: Make sure the brake shoe spring is not over stretched.
Install the brake shoe adjuster.
7 . Remove and discard the spreader plate spring tie strap.
8 . Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
9 .
Install both rear brake discs. For additional information, refer to Brake Disc (70.12.33) (Section 206-
04)
10 . Install the wheels and tires.
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
11 . Install fuse number 8 into the BJB.
28th Sep 2017 12:47 am
dgardel
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Greater Venice
Posts: 2025
BrettKaz wrote:
.... no pics but when you get there this should be enough... or download the workshop manual. Daniele posted the manuals pretty recently so search author "dgardel".
Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Canberra
Posts: 209
By way of correction - I was just flicking thru Bodsy's bible and the last section explains how to replace brake shoes - just follow these instructions and recommended lube points for a clean/lube. Assume just make sure the shoes and drums are clean prior to replacement.
28th Sep 2017 8:40 am
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 828
Thanks. I have the bible to hand, so should be ok to strip down, it was more a question about what to clean it with. I haven't yet got round to doing this, so still time for suggestions MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
28th Sep 2017 9:03 am
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