X-eng disc brake

OLDUN said:

I know this thread is a bit old but just fitted x eng hand brake and since then there has been a severe rattle - looked up google and downloaded a fix which said the pads were loose and had to be silicone sealed back in place - rattle still there after doing just that - I know its the x eng because when stationary and I apply the hand brake the rattle stops - the noise is starting to do my head in - has anyone any ideas on this - spoke to suppliers and they said it was the pads or the transfer box - but the transfer box is virtually new from Ashcrofts and did not make the noise before the x eng fitted - thinking of putting the drum back on!!.

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Paul D said:

@ER1C I run an X-brake now, fantastic bit of kit. Got it second hand, with loose pads and yes, it rattled. Bought new pads, fitted, siliconed and job's a good 'un. Even the rattle would have been OK because the performance of it as a handbrake is phenominal, especially when wet or muddy and especially offroad.

It's basically a JCB caliper and a mounting plate with a disc .. so easy to strip and regrease or replace parts, and so simple it almost can't go wrong unless something breaks. Simple cam operation works a single pad, the other is relatively fixed with slight caliper movement on bushes. The pad movement is worked by turning a shaft with the cam being three ramps which captive steel balls are rolled up, with a big F off spring to return the lever and cam to rest position. It's a doddle to adjust the cable too. No idea of lengevity of brake pads, but can't see it being bad and they're cheap and cheerful anyway ..

I run my Landy quite hard, it's always (it is right now) in bits 'cos I either broke something or decided to change something, but I wouldn't hesitate in replacing a brand new Defenders handbrake with the X-eng right from brand new, it's 'that' good ..

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300bhp/ton said:

Series and Defender X-Brakes are different.

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Paul D said:

@ER1C I run an X-brake now, fantastic bit of kit. Got it second hand, with loose pads and yes, it rattled. Bought new pads, fitted, siliconed and job's a good 'un. Even the rattle would have been OK because the performance of it as a handbrake is phenominal, especially when wet or muddy and especially offroad.

It's basically a JCB caliper and a mounting plate with a disc .. so easy to strip and regrease or replace parts, and so simple it almost can't go wrong unless something breaks. Simple cam operation works a single pad, the other is relatively fixed with slight caliper movement on bushes. The pad movement is worked by turning a shaft with the cam being three ramps which captive steel balls are rolled up, with a big F off spring to return the lever and cam to rest position. It's a doddle to adjust the cable too. No idea of lengevity of brake pads, but can't see it being bad and they're cheap and cheerful anyway ..

I run my Landy quite hard, it's always (it is right now) in bits 'cos I either broke something or decided to change something, but I wouldn't hesitate in replacing a brand new Defenders handbrake with the X-eng right from brand new, it's 'that' good ..

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ER1C said:

Thanks for that Paul, Its here so I will fit it.. I did read a warning about don't winch with it on.... is that overkill safety ?
I would always try and chock wheels but usually stick the hand brake on as well.

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ER1C said:

Thanks for that Paul, Its here so I will fit it.. I did read a warning about don't winch with it on.... is that overkill safety ?
I would always try and chock wheels but usually stick the hand brake on as well.

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