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EPB Which Adjustment Method?
Parcelforce finally delivered my new bits and pieces, too late to do much today apart from getting everything stripped and ready for all the new bits and pieces. New calipers, discs, pads and EPB shoes. Fairly confident with everything except the fitting and adjusting of the new shoes, it's been along time since I've seen drum brakes let alone changed them!!
Anyway, has anybody used the Haynes manual method for their adjustment recently? Basically wind the shoes up to lock up the disc, dab of paint on the adjuster and wind back the adjuster until you see the dab of paint again, unscrew allen nut and tap disc to seat shoes nicely and you're good to go IN THEORY!!
Anybody tried it and had sucess? With my ageing eyesight and dodgy kness I think I'll find it easier than the 8 clicks, but won't be much good if it doesn't work!! Thanks.Discovery 4 HSE
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2015
I use the 8 clicks method, then apply it and listen. You can then fine tune it based on the sound. Last time it was too long so one click back and it was perfect. 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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23rd Jan 2016 6:42 pm
Baz2236
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I wind it up till I can't turn it then back it off till it's just rubbing it's usually a full turn on the adjuster. Then do the Allen key.
I then take it for a spin a few miles and check the drums are not getting too hot.www.pcsupportservicez.co.uk
23rd Jan 2016 6:46 pm
Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
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Lost for Words wrote:
I use the 8 clicks method, then apply it and listen. You can then fine tune it based on the sound. Last time it was too long so one click back and it was perfect.
I like the sound (no pun intended) of this method. I assume you mean the whirring noise you get when applying? I guess you can do this with wheels off and still jacked up which would make it a lot less hastle Discovery 4 HSE
SDV6
2015
Yes, the "nnyyeeooucck", and indeed, no need for the wheels to be on. 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
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
24th Jan 2016 10:11 am
Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 1022
Thanks for confirmation and suddenly the job looks far more appealing Discovery 4 HSE
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2015
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