Land Rover LR2 Parking brake won't hold car Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(99)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(99)

Parking brake won't hold car Inspection Service

How much does a Parking brake won't hold car Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Land Rover LR2 Parking brake won't hold car Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2014 Land Rover LR2L4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
2013 Land Rover LR2L4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2010 Land Rover LR2L6-3.2LService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2012 Land Rover LR2L6-3.2LService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.48 - $125.60
2008 Land Rover LR2L6-3.2LService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.55 - $125.72
2015 Land Rover LR2L4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2011 Land Rover LR2L6-3.2LService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$117.28 - $130.25
2009 Land Rover LR2L6-3.2LService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$117.94 - $131.39
Show example Land Rover LR2 Parking brake won't hold car Inspection prices

To prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your transmission, and to ensure that it doesn’t slip out of park and roll when you’re parked on an incline, your vehicle is equipped with a parking brake.

Engaging the parking brake activates the rear brakes, and ensures that the car won’t roll, even on a relatively steep incline. However, if your parking brake won’t hold the car, there’s a problem that must be addressed for your safety (and that of others).

How this system works:

Parking brake systems vary drastically from one automaker to another, and even on different makes and models. Some have a supplemental set of shoes inside a built-in drum on the rear rotors (disc brakes). Some use the rear shoes of the primary drum system as the parking brake. However, all of them should be able to hold the car on an incline.

When you activate the parking brake, either by pulling up the handle between the front seats or pushing the parking brake pedal under the dash, a cable that runs to the rear of the vehicle is pulled taut. This engages the parking brake. When you disengage the pedal or lower the handle, release springs in the rear return the brake system to its normal configuration and you’re able to drive.

Over time and through (lack of) normal use, your parking brake system might shift out of adjustment.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Brakes Out of Adjustment: The most common reason for a parking brake not to hold a car on an incline is that the brakes are out of adjustment. Most parking brakes are self-adjusting, which means that they automatically adjust through use. However, if you don’t use your parking brake very often, the system is thrown off (it’s not able to self-adjust if it’s not used).

  • Adjuster Wheel Damaged or Seized: Manually adjusting your brake pads is done with an adjuster wheel, which changes the spread of the shoes inside the drum. However, if the wheel is damaged or seized, you will not be able to adjust the shoes.

  • Drum Damage/Wear: If it has been some time since you had your drums resurfaced, the wear on the inside may make it impossible for the shoes to make contact with the surface (or make only light contact, meaning that while the brake engages, it won’t be enough to hold the car).

  • Brake Not Engaging: It might not be a question of the parking brake not holding the car. It might be a question of the parking brake not engaging at all. Rust, corrosion, damaged return springs and numerous other problems can prevent your parking brake from engaging in the first place.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to inspect the parking brake, including the adjustment of the rear brakes, the condition of the cable and other components. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will need to inspect the entire parking brake system, including the handle, the cable, return springs, shoes and more. It’s likely that the mechanic will have to remove both rear wheels, as well as the drums in order to inspect the shoes and adjust the brakes if necessary.

How important is this service?

If your parking brake won’t hold the car, then parking on even a slight incline can be very dangerous. Even an automatic transmission can slip out of park, and if you’re driving a stick shift, it can also slip out of gear. When this happens, the car will roll down the incline, impacting anything in its way. One of our professional mechanics can inspect and repair your parking brake to ensure safety at all times.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Land Rover mechanics

Real customer reviews from Land Rover owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(99)

Rating Summary
92
7
0
0
0
92
7
0
0
0

Javier

11 years of experience
59 reviews
Javier
11 years of experience
Land Rover LR2 L6-3.2L - Fuel is leaking from gas tank - Houston, Texas
On time and knowledgeable, friendly.

Jesse

16 years of experience
63 reviews
Jesse
16 years of experience
Land Rover LR2 L6-3.2L - Ignition Coil Replacement - Daytona Beach, Florida
On time( early in fact, which was nice) Knowledgeable and professional Explained what he fixed Answered all my questions Overall excellent experience

Brian

23 years of experience
668 reviews
Brian
23 years of experience
Land Rover LR2 L6-3.2L - Oil Change - Jacksonville, Florida
Their were some hiccups with the site, but Brian went above and beyond the rectify the situation. He was prompt, and explained everything that he did. He will be my go-to mechanic!

Wesley

13 years of experience
53 reviews
Wesley
13 years of experience
Land Rover LR2 L6-3.2L - Oil Change - San Antonio, Texas
Wesley was very friendly and knowledged in mechanics. Highly recommend Wesley and your mechanic - what a great idea and time saver for the customer! Prices are a little high but the concept is great!

Excellent Rating

(99)

Rating Summary
92
7
0
0
0
92
7
0
0
0
Number of Land Rover LR2 services completed
1089+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Land Rover MECHANICS
500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Conduct a Pre-Purchase Inspection on a Used Car
It can be hard to know if buying a used car is a good deal. Inspect the body, tires, engine, and suspension to check if a used car is in good shape.
How Long Does a Console Light Bulb Last?
The The console light bulb is located in the center console of your vehicle. When you open the console, the bulb illuminates to help you find items that are stored in the console. It is normally mounted near the top,...
B1903 OBD-II Trouble Code: Air Bag Crash Sensor #1 Ground Circuit Short to Battery
B1903 means there is a problem with the ground circuit for the air bag crash sensor #1, likely due to damaged electrical components or a bad sensor.

Heat and air controls broken

Hi. This can be caused by two things. There are actuators or motors under the dash that operate doors in the vent system. These door direct air to the different vent locations. The actuators can be ran by vacuums or...

My car sputters, what's wrong with it?

You may have a faulty throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) that is causing a jerk when accelerating or erratic idle. Have the computer scanned to look at codes and data from the throttle position sensor for a good closed throttle position...

Truck stalls when shifting into drive from park or reverse

Hi there. The vehicle running great, once past the initial stall, leads me away from a fuel delivery concern. The stalling issue may be, the minimum airflow rate is not properly set. This could be the result of a dirty...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com