Hi, I have a Freelander 2, 2010. I regularly go to the Peak District and have had no problems with the handbrake on steep inclines even with my caravan in tow. However, the last time out the handbrake did not hold and I had a real problem trying to do a standing start on a steep incline. My local garage has just passed its MOT with no issues. I did inform the mechanic of my problem before the test. He told me it had passed the MOT brake test and could see nothing wrong. Any ideas? If not, how would you suggest I tackle a standing start on a steep incline without the handbrake?

I presume it's a manual handbrake not electric one, if so then remove the drum and clean all inside and make sure everything is working as it should.

Arctic2 said:

I presume it's a manual handbrake not electric one, if so then remove the drum and clean all inside and make sure everything is working as it should.

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Thank's. I'll search YouTube for the instructions on that. I am amazed it passed an MOT test.

Socrates said:

Thank's. I'll search YouTube for the instructions on that. I am amazed it passed an MOT test.

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It's probably all corroded up inside, that's the normal problem. If it's done more than 100k, it's probably worth replacing everything, including the rotors and pads.

On the back of the brake drum, there is a little wheel that you can turn with a screwdriver.

You might want to move that a little so that the brake shoes get closer to the inside of the drum. Did helped for me when I was changing my braking shoes on the back.