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Stephan



Member Since: 13 Nov 2008
Location: Windhoek
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Namibia 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Alpine White
Hot hand brake
All,

Does any of you had experience or heard of hand brake handle getting so hot that it can not be hold?

On my 130 2008, when i drive more than 40 km and at sustain speed (100 to 110 km/h) the hand brake handle start to be so hot that my left leg (RHD) sustain a few burn already.

Any experince is welcom. The dealer did mentioned a similar problem with TD% due to earthing problem on other vehicle. Stephan

Meiring II - 130 Puma 2008
Meiring I - 110 200TDI 1989/1991
Post #5854 2nd Jan 2009 5:52pm
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Sticky



Member Since: 07 Dec 2008
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 245
England 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Stornoway Grey
Definately not the case on mine, I would notice when I wear shorts, as I am sure, like everyone myleg sits against the handbrake lever.

I would get it checked again!
Post #5855 2nd Jan 2009 6:06pm
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Eduardo



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Not on mine also Eduardo

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Post #5857 2nd Jan 2009 7:00pm
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dave's 110



Member Since: 11 Jun 2008
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Hi Stephan
that a look at my other post on this on here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic360.html?highlight=

Dave
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Stephan



Member Since: 13 Nov 2008
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Hi Dave,

Thanks for the info. I will check with my dealer tomorow. Stephan

Meiring II - 130 Puma 2008
Meiring I - 110 200TDI 1989/1991
Post #5905 4th Jan 2009 4:58pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
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only when the heater is on 'feet' and set hot and fan on 3! Cheers

James
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Post #5911 4th Jan 2009 5:26pm
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TJ101



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Yep, also had it on mine,, long Motorway run, after 30.40 mins,,

Try it with the window closed,, with it open, the air/heat get dragged up through the seat box !! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #5919 4th Jan 2009 6:21pm
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Bundubasher



Member Since: 25 Sep 2008
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South Africa 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Hello Stephan. The same thing happened to me when I drove to Kruger park in october. I was a bit concerned at first but the next day it was cool when I was driving around the park. I think the problem that we both have is that our roads radiate so much heat in summer and when we drive at a high speed the heat radiates from the hot road surface and the whole transmission system gets so hot that the heat eventually radiates to the hand brake lever etc. I hope this helps.

Regards

Anthony
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The Boy



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Hi stephan

Yes happened to me whilst coming back form the Alps . Popped the seals on the transfer box too.


Look at my last post here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic784-15.html
Post #6065 8th Jan 2009 5:28pm
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Stephan



Member Since: 13 Nov 2008
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Dundubasher,

Thanks. I do think there is something to do with heat (road or ambient) I have seen that if the ambient temperature is below 25 C then the hand break does not heat up. Not sure if it is radiant heat or expensiontion and tolerance playing up.

Stephan Stephan

Meiring II - 130 Puma 2008
Meiring I - 110 200TDI 1989/1991
Post #6211 12th Jan 2009 12:59pm
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