Defender Handbrake.

Terra Dog

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• Feb 24, 2010

• #1

Hi, could anybody give me a quick/brief lowdown on how the handbrake works on my Defender 90 1991 200tdi. Am I right in saying that it does not connect to the rear discs with a cable like most ordinary cars? I have a Disco rear axle fitted to my Defender with rear disc brakes.

Thanks Terra Dog

 

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• Feb 24, 2010

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Transmission brake on rear transfer output-look for brake drum

 

Terra Dog

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• Feb 24, 2010

• #3

So does that mean it locks all four wheels. I don't have a brake drum I have discs all round.

 

bustersbus

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• Feb 24, 2010

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It's on the back of yer transfer box...

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f41/handbrake-shoes-renewal-98882.html

 

Terra Dog

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• Feb 24, 2010

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Do all four wheels get locked off or just the two? Sorry for being so intrigued.

 

bustersbus

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• Feb 24, 2010

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Terra Dog said:

Do all four wheels get locked off or just the two? Sorry for being so intrigued.

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It locks the transfer box which stops yer props turnin which stops yer wheels turnin'.... doesn't affect yer disc brakes in any way

 

Terra Dog

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• Feb 24, 2010

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Ok cool thanks for that and the pics.

 

bustersbus

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• Feb 24, 2010

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Terra Dog said:

Ok cool thanks for that and the pics.

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Nae wurries
But don't go takin' both the props off unless ye chock the wheels furst!

 

Griffdowg

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• Feb 24, 2010

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also, dont change a wheel on a hill

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hughesy

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• Feb 24, 2010

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Would it be too much to ask to just go outside and have a look? It's pretty flamin obvious if you can be bothered to bend down and peer under the bloody landy.

 

kwhajh

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• Feb 24, 2010

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Give the new guy a break, he is trying to learn....on the other hand...bit of a point as well Terra Dog...I see everyones point of view, but just tonight, Mr angry 2moz

 

frog hopper

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• Feb 26, 2010

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At the risk of starting an argument I belive the handbrake locks the rear prop only. To lock both props you need to engage diff lock and lock up the centre diff as well, its there to allow the front and rear diffs to turn at different speeds.