Thanks for all your help. The problem was a toppled over roller in the expander unit, meaning the shoes didnt travel enough when the brake was applied. After fixing it and making sure its all adjusted right, it holds brilliantly. Am fitting a front hitch so I will be driving forward down the...

Hello, Bought a 1983 series 3 the other day to use as a towing/launching vehicle at our boat yard. I need the hand brake to work well, so I can stop on the slipway with 3 tonnes of boat on the back and be confident of not killing anyone. For her age, the drum and pads look in reasonable...

Hello, Bought a 1983 series 3 the other day to use as a towing/launching vehicle at our boat yard. I need the hand brake to work well, so I can stop on the slipway with 3 tonnes of boat on the back and be confident of not killing anyone. For her age, the drum and pads look in reasonable...