Member Since: 08 Jul 2020
Location: staffs
Posts: 29
EPB
can any one tell me if the EPB has ever been modified on newer models
i have a 2008 xs auto which at the moment is fine but im aware of all the issues recorded on here, so if goes just wondering if they got changed later on or the D4
i dont want to go down the route of changing plastic gears if theres a complete new part that will fit and doesnt fail like the original
cheers
7th Feb 2021 3:15 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4628
Just keep the shoes serviced and correctly adjusted and you wont have any problems. The issues begin when this is ignored during servicing or its adjusted incorrectly. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
7th Feb 2021 3:19 pm
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1782
Just a thought, how do the shoes wear if they are only applied when stationary or are they used by one of the systems like hill start
15th Feb 2021 9:03 am
Brookert
Member Since: 03 Apr 2020
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 52
They don't wear unless you use hill descent a lot. What happens is they get replaced without proper adjustment because the original ones got stuck on through lack of use and maintenance.
I always use it now to make sure all the moving parts don't seize.
15th Feb 2021 9:44 am
john ryan
Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
Location: leamington spa
Posts: 121
I've had my D3 for 16 years. Operation of the handbrake is still fine, though I did replace a spring in the drum last year and generally clean/lubricate. No problems with the actuator.
15th Feb 2021 10:40 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
The pivot on the rear of the shoes needs lubrication
15th Feb 2021 11:36 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4628
Globetrotter448 wrote:
Just a thought, how do the shoes wear if they are only applied when stationary or are they used by one of the systems like hill start
Correct, hill start and auto release of the handbrake is where the working life of the shoes is utilised.
That said, poorly adjusted shoes or a worn corroded drum surface will accelerate wear. They are not used as a function of the HDC as this uses the callipers and ABS. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
19th Feb 2021 2:06 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Having spent almost £1,000 about 3 years ago getting my EPB replaced, I religiously make sure I ask for it to be serviced.
However, probably due to the lack of use during lockdown it failed it's MOT on Monday for it 'excessively binding on the nearside'.
After getting it back yesterday it is now the quietist the EPB has ever been.Andy
19th Feb 2021 2:36 pm
itguy
Member Since: 30 Dec 2009
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leics
Posts: 181
I have a perfectly quiet and operational EPB at the moment on my 55 plate. I noticed just this last week however, that there is a slight bit of brake squeal when pulling away forwards after letting it off, so going to get it checked/cleaned/adjusted as a preventative measure... I've seen the YouTube videos where the EBP module has been replaced. What a pain!!
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