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boxer

Member Since: 12 Jun 2011
Location: north yorkshire
Posts: 48

1990 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Coniston Green

hand brake

Hi all over the last 9 month i have been really inpressed with the defender no real problems only 1 trip back to ripon landrover due to a engine tap they made some adjustedments and all sorted.Then last night i drove home from work it was raining,floods all over, parked up on the my drive which is on a slope then this morning went to drive off and the hand brake pads were locked solid.I gave it a few rev's then bang it was free all seems ok now but should i be concerned.

16th Aug 2012 9:59pm

warren

Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
Location: East Lancs.
Posts: 903

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black

I get this, not when its been raining though, but usually the morning after I've given it a good going over underneath with the pressure washer - it's almost as though the handbrake is sticking on. Never need to give it any revs though, just lift the clutch slightly.

To be honest I'm not sure if I need to be concerned or not, it's something that I only tend to remember about when it happens, usually it's left in gear on the flat after I've washed it, only when I park it on a slope afterwards I notice it.

I wouldn't like to say 100% it's normal though, but your not the only one! I'm sure someone will be along to give a proper answer

16th Aug 2012 10:12pm

boxer

Member Since: 12 Jun 2011
Location: north yorkshire
Posts: 48

Thanks for that, just worries me incase i damage anything driving off when they are stuck on.

16th Aug 2012 10:20pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

If the handbrake shoes are wet or damp when the brake is applied for any length of time there can be a tendency to for them to stick to the drum, this can also get worse if there is any oil contamination or a lot of brake dust. You are putting a fair amount of strain on the transmission by driving against a locked brake so it would be an idea to pull the drum back for a check either DIY or at a dealer / independent. Steve.
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17th Aug 2012 10:28am

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