Land Rover Defender: Electric Park Brake Release When The Vehicle Has No Electrical Power

GENERAL PROCEDURES

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

PART(S)

CHECK

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
• Left side illustrations shown, Right side is similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

2. Remove the 2 rear wheels and tires.

3.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the Electric Park Brake (EPB) actuator.

4.

• Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
• Remove the EPB actuator.
• Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

5.

CAUTION: The piston must only be released far enough to release the clamping force on the brake disc.

Use a suitable tool to release the piston as illustrated.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the other side.

ADJUSTMENT

1.

• Install a new O-ring seal.

  Renew Part: Electric park brake actuator fitting kit Quantity: 2.

• Install the Electric Park Brake (EPB) actuator.

  Install and tighten 2 new bolts.

• Torque: 11Nm

2.

Connect the electrical connector to the EPB actuator.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side.

4. Use the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to calibrate the EPB actuator.

General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment

5. Install the 2 rear wheels and tires.

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