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shinymotor

Member Since: 16 Aug 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 9

Yes, different but HSA came in with EPB because otherwise you have no way to do a hill start. However, with FL2 (manual with HSA and EPB) on a low angle (?) slope, HSA does not operate anyway. LR prioritised design for auto trans. and didn't bother to change the angle at which it takes effect for manual version (that should have been something close to zero degree angle) IMHO. Freelander 2 2013 TD4 HSE

25th Nov 2014 4:40 pm

ad210358

Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464

HSA or on the earlier Freelander 2 was Gradiant Release Control, which delayed the release of the brakes by a couple of seconds, no Hand Brake use required.

25th Nov 2014 4:52 pm

rt

Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Stockton
Posts: 46

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[quote="Kolar"]"If the Recovery man knows what he's doing he should just trigger the Emergency Release"

I believe there is no emergency release on FL2s and the rear callipers have to be wound off from underneath to release the brakes.

25th Nov 2014 6:01 pm

dorsetfreelander

Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
Location: Dorset
Posts: 4354

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Does the Freelander 2 with EPB not use brake shoes in the hub then? ie it's a different hub/drum design?

25th Nov 2014 6:04 pm

rt

Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Stockton
Posts: 46

No. The callipers are wound on with a motor. Each calliper has an electrical cable to it and no mechanical connection.

25th Nov 2014 6:18 pm

taztastic

Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 8652

Quote:
Quoted from ToPix

The recovery agent MUST activate the Emergency Park Release before towing commences. This procedure is covered in a separate publication for service personnel.

Manufacturers provide detailed documents on vehicle recovery and access in emergency conditions, right down to where to cut the panels and pillars to free occupants, along with airbag data to prevent further injury to service personnel, it's up to the recovery people to keep up to speed with technology as it is provided for their safety.

25th Nov 2014 6:24 pm

Kolar

Member Since: 05 Nov 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 23

That sort of thing is great in theory but I spent some time working with the emergency services and you get inundated with all sorts of stuff like that plus Heath and Safety to the extent that you don't take it in.
The one big piece of advice I always remember though is that if you witness an accident (and are not involved) don't ever offer to let one of the injured people sit in your car. If they then start complaining of neck or back problems the Fire Brigade will cut the roof off your car to get them out ! It has happened and you have a hell of a job afterwards with your insurance company explaining why your car was written off when it wasn't involved in the accident.

25th Nov 2014 6:37 pm

taztastic

Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 8652

I hope I never have an accident near you then, personally I'm a Good Samaritan and someone's well being comes before the car

Even the boys in blue are not immune to this though

25th Nov 2014 6:46 pm

RichP

Member Since: 21 Sep 2014
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 1369

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Taz . Personally, I would let them sit on my blanket at the side of the road

25th Nov 2014 7:44 pm

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