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EPB Failure
Had a great day out at Tong yesterday only for half way round had my EPB stick on . All I got out of it was a loud squealling sound. Had to manually release using the wire under the EPB button. When you have to do this with yours you need to give it a real good tug until you feel a snap just like when opening the bonnet. Anyway the D3 is still under waranty so my question is will the EPB be covered.
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21st Mar 2011 10:28 pm
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21st Mar 2011 10:31 pm
Andy Foster
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looks like I wont be using that for some time then.
21st Mar 2011 10:34 pm
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21st Mar 2011 10:35 pm
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There is a guide on here called the Bodsy Brake Bible which shows you how to adjust it yourself if you have basic tools and a bit of mechanical ability. Takes about an hour all in!
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21st Mar 2011 10:35 pm
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Dont think many of us with autos do... just in case we wear it out...
21st Mar 2011 10:36 pm
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Off road me never.
Should'nt give it a mud ruts setting then should they.
Will give them a call and see what happens anyway.
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21st Mar 2011 10:39 pm
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I used to get loads of issues with the EPB, that stopped when I found a dealer that knew what he was doing. And I pay for extra time for a full strip down & readjust rather than the tech just sticking a screwdriver through a hole.
21st Mar 2011 10:40 pm
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J@mes just bought 120 piece socket set from halfords advanced range will have a look at Bodsys Brake Bible and may give it a go at the weekend.
They did try and adjust it - but they broke it trying Mark.
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I use my \\\\\\\epb all the time. Everyday in fact. No problem as long as it's adjusted.
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21st Mar 2011 10:57 pm
Andy Foster
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Just downloaded Bodsys Bible
Will have a go at the weekend, still going to give the dealer a call will let you all know the results.
Thanks for all the replies.
Andy
21st Mar 2011 11:05 pm
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If the EPB isnt used, you are more likely to get issues with it, especially around MOT time when the handbrake needs to be tested. If it isnt used, the shoes tend to seize up, then when the tester applies the handbrake, it doesnt release, sticks on and thats when you et your issues
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. All I got out of it was a loud squealling sound. Had to manually release using the wire under the EPB button. When you have to do this with yours you need to give it a real good tug until you feel a snap just like when opening the bonnet. Anyway the D3 is still under waranty so my question is will the EPB be covered.
will have a look at Bodsys Brake Bible and may give it a go at the weekend.
I can live with that till I get time to strip it, but the worse part is as soon as you pull away the brake lights come on permanently. Stop and select neutral they go off till you pull away again. People flashing me is getting annoying now 
