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A.J.M
 


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Scotland 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Yulong WhiteDiscovery 4

Auto and use the handbrake at every set of red lights.
It works, I've paid good money to get new shoes, them set up properly so I'm using it.

Sometimes it needs an adjustment but I'm still on my original and 12 year old module.... Thumbs Up
  
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Iceman08
 


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When my mate had a RRS he would lie awake at night worrying about his EPB sticking on, he eventually stopped using it Laughing

I use mine each and every time I stop though.
   
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Mine (NYC) was adjusted the last time I had the rear rotors and pads done. Also had it checked and they were fine. I do exercise them.
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KP-disco's
 


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I used mine all the time with no issues but I never ventured off road in my disco Embarassed
  
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All the time
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d-9
 


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Thats fairly conclusive Smile I'll look up how to clean the EPB, although I tend to take it fairly easy in the RRS offroad Smile
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ClassikFan
 


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I always use the brake when stopped but take it off manually before pulling away. I have the feeling that this is better than using the auto release which must put an element of strain on the system. Is there any truth in my theory?
  
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Hairy Dan
 


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Must admit I use mine all the time and mine does get used off road quite a bit and I've never had a problem with it or done anything special to it after being off road Thumbs Up
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DrRobH
 


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ClassikFan wrote:
I always use the brake when stopped but take it off manually before pulling away. I have the feeling that this is better than using the auto release which must put an element of strain on the system. Is there any truth in my theory?

Exactly what I do....use it just like an old skool handbrake...it does feel like it puts strain on it but I might be wrong....
Plus on a hill the car will hold briefly after foot brake is released.... Thumbs Up
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oldskoolskater
 


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Agreed with DrRobH and ClassikFan - I do exactly the same thing for the same reasons - no idea as to the actual benefit but it does feel better than just driving through it.
  
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M3DPO
 


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DrRobH wrote:
ClassikFan wrote:
I always use the brake when stopped but take it off manually before pulling away. I have the feeling that this is better than using the auto release which must put an element of strain on the system. Is there any truth in my theory?

Exactly what I do....use it just like an old skool handbrake...it does feel like it puts strain on it but I might be wrong....
Plus on a hill the car will hold briefly after foot brake is released.... Thumbs Up


The brake is released when the accelerator is pressed about 4%(don't remember the exact %) but it takes a fraction of a second to release the shoes, if you press the accelerator to that 4% and pause momentarily before pressing harder there is no more resistance put on the system than releasing by hand, neither is there any jolt felt, just a smooth start.
By flooring the accelerator the engine revs faster than the brake can be released resulting in a bump on start and more wear put on the brakes.
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France 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Lugano TealDiscovery 3
Parking Brake

I had mine set to come automatically after none use rendered it not to standard (found at an MOT)
Since then has worked perfectly & passed its MOT
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Luapno
 


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BLFarrar - did you change the settings using an IID to get it to come on automatically?
  
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BLFarrar
 


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Lupano..

Quite a few years ago now - the indie I use did it with or on thier service "tool"...Fourx4 in Leeds
I'm sure someone on here will tell you which device does this...
 BREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY. 
 
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Geoff at Drym
 


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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

My local indie has really got the EPB operation down to a fine art now (I showed him DiscoMikey's report) and he says that it is crucial that the operating mechanism must be absolutely free and well lubricated. He also states that I should use the EPB as normal so that it is kept working. Regular servicing and adjustment is crucial. Also, when stopping on a hill, you should apply the EPB and then release the footbrake before selecting 'park' as this will take the strain off the little pawl in the gearbox.
There, that's my tuppence worth! Thumbs Up
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