Having decided not to sell the RRS, it thanks me by bloking the hand brake on the rear left wheel! this is the third time it has happened and considering the last time they changed the cable, discs, hub and jaws the only thing left to change now is the servo motor!!!

Hopefully this time the fix will sought it but I have to say as a safety note, if I didnt notice the slight vibration on the motorway and stop to check, I risked setting fire to the car!!!! as when I stopped it was sot hot it was smoking!!!

Does anybody know what are my rights, Can I demand them to make a report on a safety note as I am a bit worried that it may happen again.... Also, last time I mentioned this nobody else seemed to have had the same problem? still the case?

Any advise would be much appriciated!

Thanks,

Sacha RRS TDV8 HSE 2007- JAVA Black/Black interior,
UK BMW M3 CSL SB- now sold
1968 Innocenti mini

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Didn't Tim have a similar thing happen to him once?

Stick to the dealer until it's fixed Sacha, it's clearly not right. 

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Sacha, I had a problem with my Handbrake a few months ago.
Had to call out Land Rover Assist. The LR Assit guy told me it's a
common problem and that he had infact had one fail on him
whilst driving which had caused him to spin the car!
His advice was let the dealer fix it and then NEVER use the
handbrake. I have never enagaged it since. Once the car is
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Endjin wrote:

Sacha, I had a problem with my Handbrake a few months ago.
Had to call out Land Rover Assist. The LR Assit guy told me it's a
common problem and that he had infact had one fail on him
whilst driving which had caused him to spin the car!
His advice was let the dealer fix it and then NEVER use the
handbrake. I have never enagaged it since. Once the car is
in Park on the gear selector it can't go anywhere anyway.

A bunch of tech and special service bulletins have come out over time here in North America regarding EPB, including revised workshop / special service procedures for its correct installation directed at LR's own mechanics, so it must indeed be a reoccurring problem area. These won't probably help you much, but in order of "appearance" (these are LRNA bulletins but they should more or less match those issued in Europe):

Quote:

THIS SERVICE ACTION IS VALID FOR TWO YEARS. REPAIRS AND CLAIMS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE 31 JULY 2009.
SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN #: Q45
DATE: 06 JULY 2007

SERVICE ACTION: Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR3 (LA) VIN: 7A431787 to 8A444803
Range Rover Sport (LS) VIN: 7A105289 to 7A119896 and 8A107803 to 8A122795
CONDITION SUMMARY:
INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE GAP AT ASSEMBLY
Situation: The parking brake shoes installed on a number of 2007 and 2008 MY Range Rover Sport and LR3 vehicles may have been incorrectly set during production causing insufficient gap between the brake shoe and drum. The reduced gap results in parking brake drag.
NOTE: All unsold LR3 and Range Rover Sport vehicles within the affected VIN range must be inspected PRIOR TO RETAIL SALE to ensure that the parking brake adjustment is correct.
Action: Unsold vehicles must have the park brake shoes adjusted prior to release of the vehicle for sale. Vehicles in the hands of customers must have the parking brake shoes checked and if indicated adjusted at the first service opportunity. Refer to the Repair Procedure below.

Quote:

TSB #: LTB00079
DATE: 10 SEPT 2007

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Screech on Apply/Release when Stationary – Diagnostic Procedure
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR3 (LA) VIN: 5A000259 Onwards
Range Rover Sport (LS) VIN: 6A900106 Onwards
CONDITION SUMMARY:
EPB SCREECH WHEN APPLIED AND/OR RELEASED WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY
Situation: On some LR3 and Range Rover Sport vehicles customers may have a concern of a screech noise heard when applying or releasing the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) while the vehicle is stationary. The EPB warning lamp may be illuminated and DTC C1A43-00, C1A53-68 and/or C1A46-62 may be stored.
Action: In the event of a customer concern of the above issue, perform the following Diagnostic Procedure outlined below.

Quote:

TSB #: LTB00145
DATE: 13 MAY 2008

Revised Workshop Procedure - Remove / Install Parking Brake Cables
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR3 (LA) VIN: 5A000360 - Onwards
Model Year: 2005 - Onwards
Range Rover Sport (LS) VIN: 6A900129 - Onwards
Model Year: 2006 - Onwards
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: Revised workshop procedures have been developed for the removal and installation of the parking brake cables. In the new procedures, the electronic park brake actuator remains in position and the cables are removed through the wheel arch.
Action: When removing / installing the parking brake cables, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.

Quote:

SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE
SSM39230
Models:
LA - Discovery 3
LS - Range Rover Sport
Title: Noise From The Parking Brake Drum / Shoe Drag.
Last Modified: 15-SEP-2008 08:40
Category: Chassis
Symptom: 302000 Parking Brake System
Content Issue: A customer may complain of a noise from the parking brake drum or shoe drag.
Cause: It has been noted that the shoe hold down clips can become over-stressed during fitting / maintenance procedures.
Action: Care should be taken not to over compress the hold down clips during fitting. After fitting, or during any maintenance inspection, always check that the Parking brake shoes are being held against the brake back plate. If in doubt, fit new hold down clips. These are available under Part Number SMN500012.
For Parking Brake Drum / Shoe drag issues, please also refer to Bulletin LTB00079v3.

 

Thanks Umberto!

I will pass it on to them and check they have seen it

Sacha RRS TDV8 HSE 2007- JAVA Black/Black interior,
UK BMW M3 CSL SB- now sold
1968 Innocenti mini

Speaking of handbrake, I don't really use it that much... Just sometimes, if I park on a very steep road. As said, putting the selector on P is okay right?

I remember an LRE instructor once advising me that it wasn't worth ever engaging the EPB. Not sure if it's relieves any "strain" on the gearbox at all when engaged. 

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