Sounds tight to me. Ideally you adjust shoes as you have done but with cable slackened right off at the handbrake to avoid upsetting the adjustment.
Then set handbrake to 1 click and adjust the cable to make the drums just rub. Then release...
I had a delayed 4th gear and a bang when it did go into 4th. That was a sticking high clutch seal.
Yours sounds more electrical. Pscan device aĺlows you to monitor the solenoids while driving and log the state so that you can see what is happening.
While ignoring this most popular thread.
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Only 5 weeks away.
Having a meeting this week to agree and order some FL goodies. More / different can be obtained after the event if they are a success !
This event is open to all Freelander owners (others might find it dull).
I have a list...
Here's your answer
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/belt-tensioner-urgent-help.392040/page-2
Looks like the 24mm bolt is a reverse thread so pulling it forward should only tighten it, however, remove small pulley underneath and fit...
Sorry, never even seen one !!
As you have no ABS they are a bit special.
Unlikely to be faulty but why not crack the pipes and bleed at that point then reconnect and bleed. See if they have an air lock.
This whole saga is a mystery.
No. I have no idea what is wrong with me, if I'm honest.
Anyway, I carried out the test as per instructions and all seems good.
Thanks for taking the time and trouble, as always.
I haven't got 40 plus fuses in the fuse box anyway on mine !!
1. Plugging in a fuse when there isn't one is dodgy and could cause a fire. It may have been removed for a reason or is not fitted to your model.
2. Plugging another fuse in still...
Mine have now bedded in. I believe that short notice hard braking appears to be better.
Should have done distance check on an emergency stop before and after the change of discs.