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Big Mistake with the EPB
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itsmywheelhouse
 


Member Since: 12 Apr 2024
Location: New Mexico
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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3
Big Mistake with the EPB

I had a real brain fault.

With the right rear disc off and the star adjuster retracted all the way, I made the mistake of trying to engage the parking brake. The other side was all put together. Of course it grinded and screeched and faulted with a flashing PB light and I quickly pulled the key from the ignition.

Now I imagine I'm in for a full rear brake and EPB module removal. What say you?  
Post #236700519th Apr 2024 9:53 pm
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itsmywheelhouse
 


Member Since: 12 Apr 2024
Location: New Mexico
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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

I think I'm going to answer my own question here and say that I can partially remove the module and rewind it inside.

I don't have a GAP tool..

Am I heading in the correct direction with this? And if so, will the manual rewind inside the module itself retract the shoes and allow me to put the drum back on?  
Post #236700920th Apr 2024 3:39 am
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Pete K
 


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Maybe if help

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/epb-repairunjam-relatch-91299.html  
Post #236701320th Apr 2024 9:09 am
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itsmywheelhouse
 


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Pete, that is a great help and I followed the guide to the letter so far. However, mine was a bit different inside. The metal latch he talks about is attached, not unclipped like the one pictured. I have taken the tension off at the wheel by removing the cables from the shoes but I am wondering if it will still wind back manually with the screwdriver. I have an electronic rear diff motor in the way so it is difficult to do but I think I can. Every winding procedure I've seen shows the latch not attached to the left, white plastic part.  
Post #236721622nd Apr 2024 6:28 pm
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matthews
 


Member Since: 06 Sep 2017
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If it's wound itself fully out it can be stiff to get it to start winding back , (very stiff), once you've managed to get it started it'll eas up a lot , at least that's what i've found on the few i've done .  
Post #236743924th Apr 2024 9:13 pm
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itsmywheelhouse
 


Member Since: 12 Apr 2024
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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

So if it's fully tight at the right rear drum, I'm still going to be turning the brass downward (counterclockwise) to take tension off like in the linked guide above, right?  
Post #236744224th Apr 2024 9:32 pm
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Flack
 


Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
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Yes the brass wheel needs to be turned downwards, I always found it easier to turn if you can unbolt the module and tilt it forward, its gives you more wriggle room did you pull the emergency release cable as well. Some of them go with a bang when jammed on.

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Post #236746625th Apr 2024 8:13 am
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itsmywheelhouse
 


Member Since: 12 Apr 2024
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I did one better and ripped the rubber boots at the top (on accident) while trying to pry that siliconed lid off. So I will try it tilted forward. But yes, I tried the cable. There is zero corrosion as the vehicle is from southern New Mexico and it's very dry here, but the cable would not release the jammed module.

Thanks for the help.  
Post #236749725th Apr 2024 5:47 pm
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itsmywheelhouse
 


Member Since: 12 Apr 2024
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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

For those following along, the "jam" was released at the wheel by removing the cables from the secondary shoe. I can now pull on right rear cable to retract left rear and vice versa. I can also reach into the EPB module and move the white plastic piece with brass rod back and forth easily, which pushes and pulls on the cables. Is that too easy or is it normal?  
Post #236750825th Apr 2024 9:31 pm
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Flack
 


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You need to make sure the brass rod is wound right off in the module, if not you will not get the drums back on. Back everything off completely then follow the brake bible set everything backup.

Don't worry about the module rubber mounts I have seen plenty over the years with the mounts ripped off, the module is going nowhere with a cable at each side centering it.

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Post #236751226th Apr 2024 8:25 am
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