Hello all.
I've got a 2013 lr2 that needs rear pads at 35k miles. The parking brake solenoid seems to prevent the caliper piston from being pushed back to accept new pads. I'm scared to put too much pressure on this with the c clamp as its plastic. Has anyone run into this problem yet?i searched the forum but haven't been able to find anything.

 

Mine's a 2008 and the rear pistons went back with no problems. My year has a traditional cable operated hand brake. Does your year have the same, or an electric switch operated version?

 

Mine has an electrically actuated parking brake and I think the solenoid(plastic) is mounted to the back of the caliper so I can't put the c clamp against it. I haven't figured out how to push the piston back in yet!

 

Even on the 2008, if you follow the shop manual you're supposed to do some adjustment of the parking brake when changing the rear pads.

Better register on TOPIX and pay for one-day access to the shop manual.

 

How do I do that? I can't find topix in the forum???? If a shop manual is available that is probably my best option.

 

Well, it turns out the parking brake on this car is electronically actuated and is present on both rear calipers. To release it, I unplugged it from the vehicle, then energized the solenoid to release. I had positive hooked up backward the first time so it just set the parking brake. Reversing my leads took the pressure off and I was able to push the piston back in about 1/4 inch. I energized the solenoid again and got another 1/4 inch or so intill the piston was back far enough to accept the new pads. It seems when you trigger the parking brake to set it builds up x pressure then stops so no adjustment seems to be necessary. Now that I understand this system I actually prefer it to the old style. The service brake pads also act as the parking brake pads so one set is eliminated and they are always adjusted. Hopefully this helps the next guy that needs to replace his brakes!

 

TOPIX is the land rover document system. It allows you to buy temporary subscriptions to the shop manual. Some jobs you need it, some jobs you don't.

 

Do you have a link to access this? I'm sure this will come in handy down the road!

 

Here you go...



LRL 18 02 56 801 - LR2 Owner's Handbook - North American Markets Only | TOPIx

 

Dear all, I retractec mine by just removing the electric plug and put inside two insulated alligator clips over the male pin and with a small 12v battery I rewinded back the motor. Be carefull to put the correct polarity, test by tapping the negative on the battery and check visually if the piston move out, if it does reverse polarity. Before you rewind put a C clamp (the one you can squeeze manually by pressing the handle) as you apply power squeeze the piston back, as soon as the piston is all the way back remove power. I suggest you not to clip the alligator on the battery, but just hold it with you finger over the negative the reason is because once the motor is all the way back you can quickly remove power.
I did mine yesterday and it work perfect.
I hope it was helpfull.