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Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
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How long on average should the park brake shoes last?
I am planning on replacing my rear discs and pads, so should I do the park brake shoes as well?
My 05 car has 54k on the clock
Thanks
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 9th Jul 2017 10:24 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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I would particularly if they are original. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 9th Jul 2017 10:58 pm |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1115
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If the park brake is used correctly (manually no auto release) in theory they should last forever as they would not get worn - they only lock the brake disk.
Incorrectly adjusted brakes causing drag on the drum, using auto release, and dirt in the drum could mean they wear - so inspection and replace if needed - of course you could just replace if expense is not an issue.
Garry
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| 10th Jul 2017 12:58 am |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
Location: Deepest, Dankest, Darkest, Dingiest......Le Halifax, West Yorkshire...with strong links to Ireland
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Auto release keeps the mechanism operational - the amount of wear has to be microscopic.
Obviously they they are checked when you renew discs (every other year)
I always leave things they'll last way beyond the next service. If in doubt change. BREXIT - done properly.
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| 10th Jul 2017 3:53 am |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
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Manually releasing the EPB also keeps the mechanism operational and doesn't wear the brake shoes. 
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| 10th Jul 2017 5:55 am |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
Location: Deepest, Dankest, Darkest, Dingiest......Le Halifax, West Yorkshire...with strong links to Ireland
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My Discos yearly MOT test (like your OZ WOF) came around & I always seemed to have some work to do to the handbrake.
Back then I used the brake when I remembered to do it.
Even if not set for auto on it releases Auto anyway.
Cars fail MOT easily if the hand brake not right.
I asked what others did & was told that "ignition off" "handbrake auto apply" was one way.
Programmed in & a whole bunch of miles / years later - no issues. At 120k mikes second set of shoes.
I didn't realise that just using & depending on "P" is holding 2.7tonnes on a gearbox pawl.
I live in a very hilly part of the UK. So it's piece of mind too to have it brakes when parked.
The FL2 I have (old style manual handle) I always seem to forget.. especially releasing.
3 of the 4 cars we have & use have electronic handbrake - they all seem to have moved this way.
Standard auto on - on my Jag XK - no issues
Standard auto on - on my work provided VW golf - no issues
Now programmed auto on - on the Disco no issues now
Old fashioned handbrake lever on FL2 - things have moved on. BREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
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| 10th Jul 2017 6:34 am |
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Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
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Can you programme 'auto ' epb on when ignition off in the car menu or does it have to be done in the ECU ?
Will have shoes checked, as no point in replacing if only minor wear
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| 10th Jul 2017 9:22 am |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
Location: Deepest, Dankest, Darkest, Dingiest......Le Halifax, West Yorkshire...with strong links to Ireland
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Has to be done with a "tool" not on D3 menu.
Mine done at "indie" service.
Shoes checked on annual thorough service.
On second set at 120k miles.
I did upgrade to V8 brakes some time back.....separate matter. Worth doing. BREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
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| 10th Jul 2017 9:54 am |
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