Parking Brake Manual Override?

[SoCal Rob]

I looked through the current version of the owner’s guide and I couldn’t find anything. Is there a manual parking brake release or override? I’m looking for something (typically hidden) which you have to manually move to release the electric parking brake if it fails. Our Land Rover has a steel cable with a loop on the end under a center console trim piece that you have to remove. Then you put something (jack handle, screwdriver, pliers, etc.) through the loop and pull really REALLY hard to disengage the electric parking brake if it fails while on. I think my Ford had something similar hidden behind the trunk sidewall trim. It’s not the kind of thing I’d expect to need to use frequently (twice in 237,000+ miles on our Land Rover) but you aren’t going anywhere if you need it and don’t have it.

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[godfodder0901]

No manual release that I am aware of, but there is a software release in the service menu.

 

[SoCal Rob]

No manual release that I am aware of, but there is a software release in the service menu.

The manual release comes in handy only when the electric parking brake has a mechanical problem. I’m hoping I’d never need it, but if the parking brake got stuck on while in a remote off-road location it could mean a long walk followed by a very difficult extraction.

 

[Carscott]

Im struggling with this. Can’t get it out of my garage. Software release is not working.

 

[Ventura]

Im struggling with this. Can’t get it out of my garage. Software release is not working.

When my 12V failed (HVAC problem) the tow operator had to pull it up on his truck by placing it on skids (placing sounds nice, laboriously hammering them under the tires is more accurate) and winching it up. I image that would be an option, though maybe not a great one.

 

[Carscott]

What voltage is a low 12V. I am seeing 13.5v

 

[NY_Rob]

What voltage is a low 12V. I am seeing 13.5v

That's right in the middle..

14.6V = max
13.5V = middle
12V = low

 

[NY_Rob]

Im struggling with this. Can’t get it out of my garage. Software release is not working.

Did you try a full vehicle reboot?

 

[Carscott]

Solved it added a post regarding the parking brake and hold

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