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cookiemonster

Member Since: 23 May 2024
Location: Rugby
Posts: 7

Defender 90 handbrake adjustment access issue

Hi sorry this is such a basic question for most of you but I’m young and learning and trying to get on to my handbrake adjuster bolt but the bracket for this large lump as I pointed to I. My photo is in the way to be able to get a socket with extension on. I’ve tried a knuckle but still can’t get in. Firstly what is this large lump in my photo it just looks like a block of steel and does anyone know a tool that lets me access the bolt adjuster please or finish have to remove this bracket ?

In the photo it looks clear but honestly it’s masked by the bolt head
If I’ve done it right the photo is in the gallery
Any help would be appreciated

23rd May 2024 8:14pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3396

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

Adding your photo.

Click image to enlarge

That lump is used on Td5s and is a harmonic damper (reduces vibrations at certain speeds).

Certainly your adjuster bolt is not that accessible. I never had to adjust a handbrake with the harmonic damper on. Is your handbrake lever too high when engaged? 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

24th May 2024 5:18am

34064

Member Since: 12 Dec 2023
Location: South Central
Posts: 162

I find a 3/8ths drive 17mm and ratchet is what works for me. Easiest way is to chock the wheels get a handy assistant to work the handbrake and then adjust into spec 110 Td5 Ex Utilities slowly converting into a pop top camper one day

Build thread:https://www.defender2.net/forum/post1024784.html#1024784

24th May 2024 6:33am

cookiemonster

Member Since: 23 May 2024
Location: Rugby
Posts: 7

Thank you both I now know what it does and I’ve gone and got a 3/8 socket set and I can now access don’t know why I didn’t think of this I only had 1/2” set.

So handbrake has only 3 clicks. First click it still free spins second click it’s start to bind and 3rd it stops it turning by hand. Yet mot said handbrake needs adjusting should I give it a little adjustment or is it something else I’m missing

Thanks again

24th May 2024 5:17pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3396

3 clicks sound right to me. When adjusting, lift one of the rear wheels (assuming you have a standard open diff on the rear) and ensure that there is no rubbing sound coming from the hand brake when you spin the wheel. Would also be good to check drum not getting too hot after a short spin. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

24th May 2024 6:50pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7979

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

3 clicks sounds right.

3/8 socket sets do majority on a lr, Halford and bacho last well. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

24th May 2024 7:10pm

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