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1992 Land Rover Defender Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Transmission, Fender.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 22, 2009

Rear drums

Brakes problem
1992 Land Rover Defender 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 125000 miles

my rear drum brakes are sticking after the handbrake has been on,
they unstick only when you are moving, judders then they unstick
Avatar Asked by mouse83

Answer

Replied on December 22, 2009

Hi there, these use a transmission brake, this is a brake assembly fitted to the rear of the transmission, they often get contaminated with oil from the transfer leaking from the rear seal, and this can cause the hand brake to bind up, have this inspected.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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