Just quick one, are the shoes for the handbrake the same for XK8 and XKR, I can’t find anything for Brembos in SNG catalogue only for standard brakes.

 

The EPC shows them as a 'brake shoe kit' and lists the same part # (JLM2209) for both brembo and standard brakes

 

Thanks for confirming what I thought, I just bought mintex handbrake shoe kit for £11-55 which is a bit different from genuine £408.00.

 

not aware of that,my hand brake locked up,,obvious drag with the handle going limp,,shop had to go into the shoes as the lever would not release the brake,,,lights on the display,,etc,,they went into the area under the seat where the cable is routed and found a kink or loose item,,said the cable wasnt broken,,everything seemed fine until the first time i raised the handle then tried to release the brake,,now its again seized brake,,display lights etc,,back to the shop slowly

 

Are you sure that your release technique is correct?

The professional mechanic who MOT tested my XK8 last year put on the handbrake to test it but then couldn't release it so backed off the adjuster on the Y bridge after the silencer. Very easy to do with a 10mm spanner if you want to drive the car with the handbrake on.

There was nothing wrong with the handbrake. He just didn't understand the button-in/firm-pull technique. I greased the release mechanism under the handle to make it a bit easier next time.

Richard

 

I've had that same problem ^^^ It's called a "fly off" handbrake. It seems many safety inspectors have never seen one.

 

ill definatly point it out to release the brake if thats it,,,i do the brake tech as you mention,,and cant depress the button at all to release it,,the brake is on and dragging,,display lights etc,,if its only the adjuster at the y thats terrific,hopefully the release lube under the handle ?is easy to do ,,lube without taking out half the interior,,,which they already did,,either way the brake is on along with the dash display,,,thank you very much,,2nd time

 

I don't think you can actually depress the button until you have started to pull the brake lever sharply upwards.

Richard

 

It's in the drivers handbook....

 

Just for the record, It's not a true fly-off handbrake as were fitted to older sports cars for many years. They were applied by pulling the brake lever On and then pressing the button to lock it on. Release was achieved by just pulling the lever back and letting go when it would Fly Off unassisted.

 

My brother's MGA had one, IIRC