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harrisp

New Member

• Mar 11, 2012

• #1

My handbrake on my early 200 was binding and causing a horrible judder after a while of driving so I stripped it down and the hand brake expander fell apart as I got it out and whatever way I put it together it doesn't seem to work:scratching_chin:the cylinders dont seem to move when I move the rod so Im guessing its knackered, found one on ebay for £20 which seems cheaper than other places.
What I actually want to ask is should it have a circlip or similar on the rear as mine didn't and it seems like it should have one.
Where can I get the clip from?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Mar 11, 2012

• #2

the ramps with roller need to be right way round so they are forced out when lever is pulled ,there are no clips needed

 

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harrisp

New Member

• Mar 11, 2012

• #3

Landrover Defender Discovery hand transmission brake expander AEU2734 Barry4x4 | eBay

The groove at the back of the expander, does that not have a circlip on it?
Il have another play with the expander I can't see anything that can actually go wrong with it.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Mar 11, 2012

• #4

if the ramps aren the right way round it wont expand if you pull out the 2 plungers with roller you will see slot roll fits in is tapered shallowest side goes toward back plate

 

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harrisp

New Member

• Mar 11, 2012

• #5

The ramps weren't the right way round and it expands now, only 2 or 3 mm per side, is that about right?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Mar 12, 2012

• #6

yes

 

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harrisp

New Member

• Mar 12, 2012

• #7

Thanks for your help.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Mar 12, 2012

• #8

anytime