1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY handbrake

BRAKES
70-26 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The handbrake consists of a drum brake, installed on the rear of the transfer box, operated by a cable connected to
a handbrake lever between the front seats.
Handbrake lever
The handbrake lever is mounted on a base plate which attaches to the transmission tunnel. A conventional ratchet
and thumb operated release button are incorporated for locking and unlocking the lever. A warning switch on the base
of the lever operates the brake warning lamp in the instrument pack. While the handbrake is applied the warning
switch connects an earth to the instrument pack which, if the ignition is on, illuminates the brake warning lamp. In
some markets, the instrument pack performs a bulb check of the brake warning lamp each time the ignition is switched
on.
Cable
The handbrake cable consists of inner and outer cables installed between the handbrake lever and the drum brake.
A protective sleeve is installed on the cable to protect the cable from heat from the exhaust system. Handbrake
adjustment is provided by a threaded sleeve installed on the outer cable where it locates in the handbrake lever.
Turning an adjuster wheel, which is keyed to the threaded sleeve and secured by a 'C' clip, alters the effective length
of the outer sleeve and consequently changes the handbrake lever movement needed to apply the drum brake.

BRAKES
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 70-27
Drum brake
1Drum
2Drum securing bolt
3Backplate4Cable
5Backplate securing bolt
The drum brake consists of a backplate attached to the transfer box casing and a drum attached to the transfer box
rear output shaft. When the handbrake lever is applied, the movement is transmitted by the inner cable to a lever on
one of the brake shoes on the backplate. The lever pivots against the brake adjuster rod, which forces the shoes apart
and into contact with the drum. Brake shoe to drum clearance is set by an adjusting bolt on the rear of the backplate.

BRAKES
ADJUSTMENTS 70-29
ADJUST ME NTS
Handbrake
$% 70.45.09
Check
1.Apply the handbrake lever 3 notches on the
ratchet. The handbrake should be fully
operational.
2.If the handbrake is not fully operational, the
brake shoes and/or the handbrake cable need
adjusting.
Adjust
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Ensure handbrake lever is fully released.
3.Tighten brake shoe adjusting bolt until brake
drum is locked, then back off adjusting bolt 1.5
turns. Check that the brake drum is free to
rotate.
4.Recheck handbrake operation.If handbrake is
not fully applied with 3 notches on the
ratchet, the handbrake cable requires
adjustment.
5.Remove switch panel from centre console.

+ WINDOWS, REPAIRS, Switch -
console.
6.Release handbrake lever gaiter from centre
console.7.Rotate adjuster anti-clockwise to increase
cable tension (reduce notches) or clockwise to
decrease cable tension (increase notches).
8.Recheck handbrake operation.
9.Secure handbrake lever gaiter to centre
console.
10.Fit switch panel to centre console.

+ WINDOWS, REPAIRS, Switch -
console.
11.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
70-36 REPAIRS
Cable - handbrake
$% 70.35.25
Remove
1.Remove centre console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - automatic
models.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - manual
models.
2.Remove clip and clevis pin securing cable to
hand brake lever.
3.Remove brake shoes from hand brake
assembly.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake shoes -
handbrake.
4.From below the vehicle, pull handbrake cable
through transmission tunnel.
5.Release handbrake cable from backplate. Refit
1.Fit and secure handbrake cable to backplate.
2.Position hand brake cable through
transmission tunnel.
3.Fit brake shoes to hand brake assembly.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake shoes -
handbrake.
4.Align cable to hand brake lever and secure with
clip and clevis pin.
5.Fit centre console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - automatic
models.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - manual
models.
6.Adjust handbrake.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS,
Handbrake.

BRAKES
70-40 REPAIRS
Brake shoes - handbrake
$% 70.45.18
Remove
1.Remove rear propeller shaft.

+ PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS,
Propeller shaft - rear.
2.Remove screw and remove brake drum. 3.Remove 2 washers, springs and pins retaining
brake shoes to back plate.
4.Release return springs and remove brake
shoe.
5.Remove retaining spring securing abutment
lever to back plate.
6.Release remaining brake shoe from brake
cable, remove brake shoe and collect return
springs.
7.Remove adjuster plungers.
8.Remove 'C' clip securing cable lever to brake
shoe. Remove flat washer, lever, 2 Belleville
washers and pivot pin.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-41
Refit
1.Clean components with brake cleaning fluid.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.
2.Lubricate cable lever pivot pin.
3.Fit pivot pin to shoe, fit cable lever washers and
secure with 'C' clip.
4.Fit adjuster plungers.
5.Fit shoe to brake cable, align to back plate and
adjuster. Secure shoe to back plate with pin,
spring and washer.
6.Fit abutment plate to brake shoe.
7.Fit return springs with remaining shoe. Secure
shoe to back plate with pin, spring and washer.
8.Fit abutment plate retaining spring.
9.Clean brake drum and mating face.
10.Position brake drum and tighten retaining
screw.
11.Fit rear propeller shaft.

+ PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS,
Propeller shaft - rear.
12.Adjust handbrake.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS,
Handbrake.

BRAKES
70-50 REPAIRS
Switch - Hill descent control
$% 70.70.11
Remove
1.Carefully remove switch.
2.Disconnect multiplug from switch.
3.Remove switch.
Refit
1.Connect multiplug switch.
2.Position switch and push to secure.
Switch - handbrake
$% 86.65.45
Remove
1.Remove centre console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - automatic
models.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - manual
models.
2.Disconnect Lucar from handbrake warning
switch.
3.Remove clip and clevis pin securing cable to
handbrake lever.
4.Remove 2 bolts and remove handbrake lever.
5.Remove 2 screws securing switch to
handbrake lever and remove switch.
Refit
1.Fit switch to handbrake lever and tighten
screws.
2.Position handbrake lever to floor and tighten
bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
3.Align cable to handbrake lever and fit clevis pin
and clip.
4.Connect Lucar to handbrake switch.
5.Fit centre console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - automatic
models.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - centre - manual
models.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
75-8 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Diagnostic and Control Unit (DCU)
The SRS DCU is an electronic single point crash sensor. It is capable of sensing if a crash has taken place. If all the
relevant parameters are met, then the DCU deploys the airbag(s) and seat belt pretensioners.
The DCU is bolted to the transmission tunnel beneath the centre console in the area of the handbrake.
The DCU performs the following functions:
lInternal self test, system monitoring and fault detection.
lSRS warning lamp operation.
lSystem deployment.
Self test, system monitoring and fault detection
The DCU performs a self-test during start-up and then continually during operation of the system. The following
components are tested:
lThe decelerometer.
lThe electromechanical safing sensor.
lThe microprocessor.
lThe continuity of squib ignition circuits.
lThe SRS warning lamp.
If the DCU detects a fault, it stores the fault code in memory. Diagnose the DCU with TestBook. The DCU cannot
be serviced. It must be replaced if it is faulty.
SRS warning lamp operation
The DCU controls the SRS warning lamp contained in the instrument cluster.
System deployment
The DCU determines when the system deploys based on inputs from both the decelerometer and the
electromechanical safing sensor. Both are located within the DCU. Neither are serviceable.
The electromechanical safing sensor uses a magnet and ball bearing system to provide a mechanical confirmation of
vehicle deceleration. The ball bearing is held in place by the magnet. The strength of the magnet is calibrated such
that the force required for the ball bearing to move away from the magnet will only occur if the vehicle decelerates
suddenly, as in an accident.
The SRS deploys only if both the decelerometer reading and the safing sensor operation occur at the same time.