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7th Sep 2014 4:27 pm
minilandy
Member Since: 13 Dec 2010
Location: kent
Posts: 3
Haha!
All I can see in the first post is the YouTube video. Is there a guide somewhere of how to dismantle and repair the EPB Module?! I was changing the rear brakes when the parking brake decided to engage!! I used the emergency release to sort it out, but now I get the 'trance' music when I apply and release?!
Thanks!
7th Sep 2014 4:39 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20834
Could you send it to me please somehow?! My email is asearles84@gmail.com if it won't post on here?!
Thanks matey
7th Sep 2014 7:35 pm
Sergio-K
Member Since: 03 Sep 2014
Location: Athens
Posts: 1
DIY missing
Yes, the DIY is missing from first post, only the youtube video is appearing.
Could you please post again your steps ?
Thanks
10th Sep 2014 7:02 am
haith
Member Since: 07 May 2010
Location: North Lincs
Posts: 1
EPB repair/Unjam + Relatch
Unable to view Disco-Mikey's link "How to" - EPB repair/Unjam + Relatch. Can the link please be posted again as I'm currently under the car trying to resolve EPB problem and I desperately need this information. Many thanks.
10th Sep 2014 11:00 am
winaje
Member Since: 21 Apr 2012
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 27
I'm glad I'm not the only one missing the DIY. I went back and checked half a dozen times that I hadn't missed it...
Retrieved from web.archive.org with photos re-inserted - this was it on 17th May 2013.
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Disco Mikey Wrote:
How To - EPB repair/Unjam + Relatch
Had a few of these in lately from other garages, all with condemned EPB modules...
All modules failed to unjam themselves using the diagnostic machine. All these modules were successfully unjammed manually, and all to date are still working, with no issues
If your module sounds like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcV6vCnib9o , Read on!
From what I can gather, the main issue stems from poorly adjusted shoes, or the lever arm on the shoes have been seized, the motor has wound the threaded rod to its full extent of travel, and jammed itself. It then will not release, and the emergency release cable has to be pulled, and will not relatch itself...
This guide is not a guaranteed fix, but every one so far has been successfully repaired. The module will re-jam again, if the underlying issue is not resolved, so it is always worth removing the discs and inspecting the condition of the shoes
Anyway, locate EPB module above rear diff. Also a good time to inspect the front-rear brake pipes, as this is where they rust, as you can see from the picture
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Remove 8 T20 screws, and prise cover off the front of the module (only 7 in this picture) The cover is well glued on, and requires perseverance, and patience to remove:
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This is what you will be confronted with:
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The silver part in the middle is the motor, which turns gears inside the white plastic housing, which turns a (what looks like) Brass rod, and tightens and releases the cables. The small white plastic item at the lower left pulls the drivers side cable, and when the emergency cable is pulled, it unlatches itself from the metal part to the left of the large white plastic housing, which is in turn attached to the passenger side cable.
As you can see from the picture, the brass rod has fully extended, and jammed, and the small white plastic box it not latched to the other cable
The brass rod needs to be turned downwards (looking from the passenger side (on a UK car), it would be turned anti-clockwise) to unjam it, and unwind it. Once unjammed, it can be wound back using a diagnostic computer, or manually using a small lever or screwdriver. This picture is approx half way:
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Here it is almost fully unwound. You can clearly see the brass rod unwound on the threaded rod:
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Once you are happy you have unwond it enough, push the 2 side of the cables together to relatch. Compare the metal parts to the right hand side of the small white plastic box between this picture and the next:
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All done:
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Now, put the EPB shoes back together, discs on and adjust as normal. Operate the EPB switch, apply and release a few times to check for correct operation. Once happy, re-adjust shoes again to ensure the adjustment is OK. Once you are happy the EPB functions correctly, clean as much of the old silicone off the EPB module and cover as possible, reseal with some silicone sealer, and refit the screws.
All being well, you will now have a fully functioning EPB module, and saved yourself close on £500 for a replacement module, and another few hundred quid in labour
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Please note, this is Disco Mikey's guide not mine. :thumbsup:
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12th Sep 2014 10:20 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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No problem. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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13th Sep 2014 8:39 am
bear1009
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: aberdeen
Posts: 214
A big thank you to mikey used this today as my handbrake had wound all the way and jammed , stripped it cleaned everything and opened up the module to unjam it , wow the lid its self was a major headache to come apart but once i got a start in the corner it was not to bad.
Also the little brass rod was tight to get moving but once it went i could wind it back no problem ( took a little bit of time to work out which part you have to wind off ) any ways thanks again mikey one happy d3 owner with a good working handbrake again tinted windows
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11th Oct 2014 6:08 pm
GFOS31
Member Since: 10 Oct 2012
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 109
Hi Guys some advice please.
I have had this problem with the EPB Jamming and squeeling.
First thing I did was adjusted the pads as described in Bodsey's guide wound the wheel up checked with torque meter at 60nm, then wound back 8 clicks.loosend 4mm Alan screw taped hub with soft hammer then tightened 4mm Alan screw
opend the cover of the EPB & un jammed brass bit manualy.
Wound it back using Snap On Computer.
Only problem I have is that it winds back and forwards and then goes and Jams itself again.
Same thing happens if I set it on computer to go to latch position.
I then have to manualy in Jam it.
I can get it un jammed manually and then calibrate it using computer, but as soon as I try to operate EPB or set it to latch position it keeps motoring till it Jams itself up again and I have to manually free the brass bit again
Have I done something wrong, could adjusting the pads incorrectly cause this.
Any help match appreciated as it needs an MOT and just had to replace Front Lower & rear upper wishbones so finances running low so could realy do with sorting this one.
Thanks advance.
13th Oct 2014 7:35 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20834
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