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Land Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 petrol: electric parking brake check

Brakes · Discovery 3 (2004–09) · 2004–2009

How often: every 15,000 mi or year, whichever comes first. The electric park brake must hold on a slope; some models use small drum shoes inside the rear discs that need adjusting.

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

None

Tools

Diagnostic tool

Step by step

Check it holds the vehicle on a steep slope.
Models with drum-in-disc shoes: check and adjust them as your manual describes (a diagnostic tool may be needed to set service mode).
Never work on the rear brakes without putting the EPB into service mode first.

More Land Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 petrol servicing

Service: engine oil & filter every 15,000 mi or year
Pollen (cabin) filter every 15,000 mi or year
Air filter element every 30,000 mi or 2 yrs
Spark plugs every 60,000 mi or 7 yrs
Auxiliary belt & tensioner check every 15,000 mi or year
Coolant change (10-year) every 10 yrs
Brakes, tyres & suspension inspection every 15,000 mi or year
Brake fluid change every 3 yrs
Transfer box & locking-diff oil every 60,000 mi or 5 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & differentials every 60,000 mi or 6 yrs
Air suspension check every 15,000 mi or year
Underbody & corrosion check every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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