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V12vanquish

Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 52

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green

Handbrake adjustment? Now sorted.

The handbrake on my new Defender didn't appear to be very efficient, with about 6 clicks (pulling hard) on the lever.

I couldn't see an cable adjustment so I had a look at the drum mechanism and what appeared to be an adjuster 17mm bolt head. Rather surprised not to see some kind of locking nut arrangement for it.

I jacked up the rear wheels, turned the adjuster in until the wheels wouldn't turn and backed off the adjuster about 1/2 a turn.
Handbrake now full on in 3 clicks on the lever, this is how I would like it to be, every thing seems to be nice and free when off.

Is this the correct method, I don't want it to be dragging or causing wear on the shoes.

Last edited by V12vanquish on 1st Nov 2014 9:29pm. Edited 1 time in total

31st Oct 2014 4:18pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

a lot on forum about handbrakes banging when slowing down on the tdci

they seem to be better with more than normal free play on the lever

Last edited by munch90 on 31st Oct 2014 5:48pm. Edited 1 time in total

31st Oct 2014 4:45pm

Lou Sparts

Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 1501

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

I always keep mine adjusted to come up three clicks, they don't need adjusting regularly as they are only in use when you are stationary and the shoes should not wear.

I have had the vibration when coming to a halt but this was down to the drum being full of mud ! 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve

31st Oct 2014 4:54pm

V12vanquish

Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 52

All good after a test drive today, no vibration or noise. Checked the drum after driving and no excessive heat, so no binding.
Handbrake is very good and only 3 clicks of lever travel.

1st Nov 2014 9:29pm

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