Handbrake repair

Will509 · Apr 13, 2020

Hi the handbrake on my 58 plate freelander 2 is no longer working (in the fact that I can drive the car with it on)
I was wondering how easy is it to replace or repair the handbrake shoes and cables or whether to get a garage to do it.
I'm ok technically but is it a long difficult job. Do I need a specific tools.
Thanks

paul99 · Apr 13, 2020

Not hard, technically, but it can be a pain. Rust does not like to give up its death-grip on iron and steel parts and fasteners too easily. Have you adjusted the handbrake cable free-play, though?
Tools are general spanners, pliers (including long nose to manipulate springs) screwdivers, an impact driver or strike-through drivers can be handy. A decent ratchet and six-point sockets, along with the general stuff for wheels off work. Jack, axle stands, wheel brace and chocks. Gloves, brake cleaner, eye protection, cleaning cloths, hammer, a couple of pry tools would be good. Not sure if you will need some Torx or Allen keys on the Freelander 2.

Will509 · Apr 13, 2020

paul99 said:
Not hard, tecnically, but it can be a pain. Rust does not like to give up its death-grip on iron and steel parts and fasteners too easily. Have you adjusted the handbrake cable free-play, though?
Tools are general spanners, pliers (including long nose to manipulate springs) screwdivers, an impact driver or strike-through drivers can be handy. A decent ratchet and six-point sockets, along with the general stuff for wheels off work. Jack, axle stands, wheel brace and chocks. Gloves, brake cleaner, eye protection, cleaning cloths, hammer, a couple of pry tools would be good. Not sure if you will need some Torx or Allen keys on the Freelander 2.

No not sure how to adjust the cables

paul99 · Apr 13, 2020

Initial handbrake adjustment video here:

A series of three more brake videos starts here:

Will509 · Apr 15, 2020

Thanks, I've tightened it and it seems to have made it better

potus · Apr 15, 2020

Just replaced the rear handbrake shoes and rear drum/discs and pads on my F2. Bought a fittings kit for the shoes which includes the various springs and pins etc.. All parts bought for less than £100, the fitting is bog standard brake procedures and well within the capabilities of a diy-er.
Just be careful that the shop doesn't slip you the later version drum/disc and pads for the chassis DH0000001 onwards......I've a set for the later model F2 to go back to GSF when they open to general public again. Their system ****ed up even with the registration number to order against.

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