TheBeastie Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I have tried referring to Haynes and also Google and forum search but cannot seem to find clear, idiot proof (me!) instructions on how to adjust. The other week I had to stop on a hill and the handbrake fully on at four clicks was just not quite holding The Beastie, perhaps 98% but enough to give both me and the driver behind some food for thought It was done by the garage for MOT about three months ago but clearly now needs a little adjustment. I cannot seem to see how to do it! Hoping it can be done from inside the cab since it is lashing down. It is a 1991 200Tdi 90 and still has original transmission brake. Any pointers would be really helpful since I cannot work out if I need to remove rear prop shaft and adjust the shoes or if it is just the cable that needs tightenin a notch or two. Thanks for any input Malcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I have tried referring to Haynes and also Google and forum search but cannot seem to find clear, idiot proof (me!) instructions on how to adjust. The other week I had to stop on a hill and the handbrake fully on at four clicks was just not quite holding The Beastie, perhaps 98% but enough to give both me and the driver behind some food for thought It was done by the garage for MOT about three months ago but clearly now needs a little adjustment. I cannot seem to see how to do it! Hoping it can be done from inside the cab since it is lashing down. It is a 1991 200Tdi 90 and still has original transmission brake. Any pointers would be really helpful since I cannot work out if I need to remove rear prop shaft and adjust the shoes or if it is just the cable that needs tightenin a notch or two. Thanks for any input Malcy Chock the wheelsRemove the middle seat and panelRelease the handbrake fullyRemove the split pin and "clevis" pin that holds the fork on the end of the handbrake cable onto the mechanism bolted to the gearboxFind the square adjuster on the brake plate and do it up until the drum won't move, justAdjust the handbrake cable sheath (two nuts at gearbox end) until the fork lines up againReconnect the fork (new split pin please)Back the adjuster off two clicksReplace the panel and seatApply handbarakeRemove chocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 From the Genuine Defender workshop manual, go from para 32 onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeastie Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hmm. Thanks guys. It now seems relatively straightforward. I suppose most things are obvious when pointed out! I think I have got it now and yes I did replace the split pin which had corroded away to not a lot. Also put WD40 over the yoke and clevis pin area since it seemed a bit rusted up. I presume the only real test is to go to a hill and see if the three click pull up on the brake lever holds it. What happens if I have over adjusted the brake shoes - heat, smoke, noise??? Think the next treat for The Beastie will be an X brake but the trouble is that radio turns out to be an even more expensive hobby that Land Rovers if that is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 if it's to tight then it will drag & get hot, if you can't get a satisfactory result, then fit new shoes or go straight for a X-brake. & Yes radio is a lot more expensive hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielh110 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 i have just had to sort my hand brake out..... tried to service the expander unit but found it was just to worn so have put a new one in this morning and its made 100% improvement dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyb Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 found going past one turn did the job for mine seemed to loosen when it went round another. i do hate those handbrakes, ok when they are working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Mines the later type with the different type cable adjuster - and its a pain to get too and I can't seem to get it to take the slack out of the cable after the drum has been adjusted. I think an x-brake is the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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