Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: Penrith
Posts: 143
EPB Unjam programme
Hi all.
I recently had a problem with my EPB jamming on. I used the emergency cable release which disabled the EPB and I managed to drive the car.
I took it to my local independent and they informed me that the parking brake shoes had disintegrated and that the EPB unit had jammed - they advised I needed a new EPB unit and shoes at around £1000 all in. Obviously not keen.
I took the car away and used the IID tool EPB Unjam programme. This worked successfully. The IID is now showing the EPB unit in 'Latching' position in the Control I/O menu.
Can I now just go ahead and fit new parking brake shoes and set them up as usual. I have read Disco Mikey's thread on opening up the EPB unit to unjam and relatch manaully - I'll do this if I have to but would prefer it if this is not necessary.
Many thanks.
31st Jan 2018 5:16 pm
Apache
Member Since: 17 Oct 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 691
I'd fit the new shoes and adjust properly. Then try it. If it's unjammed it should work.
31st Jan 2018 6:10 pm
gilesharrison
Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: Penrith
Posts: 143
Ok thanks, may as well.
I just wondered if I should put it in the 'mounting' position before setting up the epb.
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