Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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

(123)

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

(123)

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 Range Rover Evoque 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
* Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L Turbo HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2015 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2019 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2022 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L Turbo HybridService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2016 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.55 - $125.72
2022 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2012 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$117.28 - $130.25
2018 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL4-2.0L TurboService typeParking brake won't hold car InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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

(123)

Rating Summary
116
4
2
0
1
116
4
2
0
1

James

30 years of experience
877 reviews
James
30 years of experience
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Kissimmee, Florida
Just as he has already previously been reviewed—James is an expert on these vehicles: He serviced my Land Rover. Very professional, knowledgeable, and competent. I will be contacting him for future services on my vehicles.

Brian

23 years of experience
661 reviews
Brian
23 years of experience
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L4-2.0L Turbo - Spark Plugs - Neptune Beach, Florida
Professional, knowledgeable, fantastic!!! We are thrilled with Brian and hope to have him service all our vehicles from now on.

Behrak

9 years of experience
322 reviews
Behrak
9 years of experience
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L4-2.0L Turbo - Brake Rotor/Disc Replacement (Front, Rear) - Atlanta, Georgia
Very knowledgeable good communication

John

36 years of experience
438 reviews
John
36 years of experience
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Carmichael, California
He did a Great job!

Excellent Rating

(123)

Rating Summary
116
4
2
0
1
116
4
2
0
1
Number of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque services completed
1353+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Land Rover MECHANICS
500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Get Your Car Ready For Driving in Winter
Winterizing your car means getting it ready for cold weather. Check your car fluids and pack a car emergency kit to prepare your car for winter.
How to Flush Out Your Heater Core
If your car’s heater (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-heater) doesn’t seem to be working too well, it might be time to flush it out....
How to Buy an Inexpensive Vehicle DVD Player
A portable dvd player or a mounted one are options for your car dvd player. Purchase these online or at retailers with extras like a GPS included.

Advice on working as a mechanic

I'm kind of unique because I learned from my grandfather, who was a mechanic at the corner of Texaco gas station in New York when I was a kid. So I learned hands-on from my grandfather. He wouldn't teach me...

Brakes unresponsive only one time

Inoperative brakes are a definite safety concern. If it happened once, it will happen again. Unfortunately, if the vehicle isn't currently acting up, it may be difficult to diagnose. The mechanic is correct that the most likely cause of your...

Control arm bushing replacement

The service that you are referring to, namely control arm assembly replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) includes the bushings. That control arm has two bushings in it, already pre-installed in the control arm. So, the price is "complete". If you want this service...

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