I was shown how to do this properly on the Range Rover Exhilaration Day (Search the forum for a write up on that).

My brakes have been making odd noises, so on the basis they were on the way out, thought I'd give this a go in the real world. Found a nice straight road, no one else about for safety. 50mph, foot off the foot brake pedal and pull and hold the handbrake. release again just before a total stop.

Amazing how quick these things can stop

PS: have also done this at 70mph.

NB: This was done on a car with the EPB, not the traditional version! Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

That would scare the bejeezus out of me!

Out of curiosity, did the ABS function using the EPB? Researching my first Range Rover purchase

just a word of boring caution , never ever apply the handbrake while you are moving on Land / Range / Discovery which has a Hand brake which works on the transmission, not only will you break the back axle, but your gearbox is likely to suffer severe damage - as transmission H/B's work on the output shaft of the gearbox and not on the rear disc's / drums like a conventional car, you are also likely to lose control of the vehicle.

Output shaft handbrakes are on Series LR's, 110's, 90's RR Classics and Discovery 1 and 2's etc

The Only exception to the above is in an emergency.

Turbo Tony wrote:

That would scare the bejeezus out of me!

Out of curiosity, did the ABS function using the EPB?

Above about 6mph the EPB switch activates the "service brakes" (i.e. the 4 corners) using ABS + traction control as necessary

On a series LR it's a sure fire way of breaking your halfshafts. On my RR the HB uses drums on the back which barely hold the car still in a light breeze!

I cant envisage any situation that would require the use of the e-brake. 

Martin wrote:

Above about 6mph the EPB switch activates the "service brakes" (i.e. the 4 corners) using ABS + traction control as necessary

RRUK wrote:

I was shown how to do this properly on the Range Rover Exhilaration Day (Search the forum for a write up on that).

My brakes have been making odd noises, so on the basis they were on the way out, thought I'd give this a go in the real world. Found a nice straight road, no one else about for safety. 50mph, foot off the foot brake pedal and pull and hold the handbrake. release again just before a total stop.

Amazing how quick these things can stop

PS: have also done this at 70mph.

NB: This was done on a car with the EPB, not the traditional version!

RRUK wrote:

I was shown how to do this properly on the Range Rover Exhilaration Day (Search the forum for a write up on that).

My brakes have been making odd noises, so on the basis they were on the way out, thought I'd give this a go in the real world. Found a nice straight road, no one else about for safety. 50mph, foot off the foot brake pedal and pull and hold the handbrake. release again just before a total stop.

Amazing how quick these things can stop

PS: have also done this at 70mph.

NB: This was done on a car with the EPB, not the traditional version!

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I thought you had the electronic park brake on your car?

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NB: This was done on a car with the EPB, not the traditional version!

Mac,

no it hasn't and in fact there are a few more noises. It's definitely time for new pads and discs all round. I reckon they are still the original ones so at 40k have done enough. The discs are well ridged and in need of the bin.

For a laugh I'm going to call some dealers tomorrow to see just how expensive they can quote! Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

4 x Pads = £77.18p
Disc's = £41.33p
Sensor Assy = £8.78p
Wiring Assy = £10.53p
Brake Lining Kit = £28.95p

LR Dealership up here interested to see the comparison ...............  ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy