Handbrake lever slippage

HANDBRAKE LEVER SLIPPAGE

Model

Freelander

Reference

Recall action Ad248

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RECALL ACTION BULLETIN

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Freelander - All derivatives

Build date range

PROBLEM:

HANDBRAKE LEVER SLIPPAGE

CAUSE:

Poor definition of the handbrake segment teeth can prevent full engagement of the pawl locking mechanism. As a result, the mechanism may not hold under medium/high load conditions and can slip, resulting in movement of the vehicle.

ACTION:

Recall all vehicles within the affected range and replace the handbrake lever assembly with quality assured parts.

PROCEDURE

1. Remove rear console, Manual repair number 76.25.04 refers. 2. Fully release handbrake lever. 3. Disconnect the Lucar from handbrake warning switch remove the cable adjusting nut from the adjusting rod. 4. Remove the two bolts securing the handbrake lever assembly to the floor. 5. Release the adjusting rod from the equalizer and remove the handbrake lever assembly. Collect the spring from the adjuster rod. 6. Fit the spring to the adjusting rod of the new handbrake lever assembly. 7. Position the new lever assembly to the floor, fit the two bolts and tighten them to a torque of 23Nm.

RECALL ACTION BULLETIN No: A/D248

EN Bull. N o : A/D248

AFFECTED RANGE:

TA60000 to YA699999 YA50000 to 1A599999 1A30000 to 1A323874

September 1997 to March 2001

the and

 Land Rover 2001

8. Connect the Lucar to the handbrake warning switch and fit the cable adjusting nut to the adjusting rod.

9. With engine running, apply foot brake firmly a minimum of thirty times to ensure full adjustment of rear brake shoes.

To ensure that the foot brake is correctly adjusted it is essential that the brake pedal is allowed to return fully between each application.

10. Check handbrake cable connections for free movement in the handbrake equalizer.

11. Gradually apply a load of 20kgf to the mid point of the handbrake lever grip and count the number of clicks required to fully apply the handbrake. This should be a minimum of 4 clicks and a maximum of 5 clicks.

12. If necessary, adjust the equalizer nut until the required number of clicks is achieved.

Handbrake travel must not be less than 4 clicks .

13. Release handbrake.

14. Raise rear of vehicle, allowing wheels to hang down to full rebound position.

Support vehicle on safety stands. 15. Ensure handbrake is fully released and confirm that rear wheels turn freely without brake drag.

16. Apply a yellow paint mark to the forward fixing bolt to indicate that this work has been carried out.

17. Lower vehicle and refit rear console.

18. Endorse the Vehicle Recall section of the Service Portfolio.

PARTS INFORMATION:

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SNB000170K Handbrake lever assembly - Up to 2001 MY SNB000180K Handbrake lever assembly - 2001 MY on

WARRANTY CLAIMS: UK - Complaint code A248 Option code A = 00.30 hour - Fit new handbrake lever - Up to 2001 MY Option code B = 00.50 hour - Fit new handbrake lever - 2001 MY onwards Europe/Rest of world - Complaint code D248 70.35.89/27 = 00.30 hour - Fit new handbrake lever - Up to 2001 MY 00.50 hour - Fit new handbrake lever - 2001 MY onwards

RECALL ACTION BULLETIN No: A/D248

QUANTITY One One

 Land Rover 2001