Brakes
Off-road driving
Emergency brake assist (EBA)
If the brake pedal is depressed rapidly, EBA
automatically boosts the braking force to a
maximum and thus helps to stop the vehicle in
the shortest possible distance, when a full
brake application is made. Also, if the driver
brakes more slowly, but with sufficient brake
pressure to activate ABS on both front wheels,
the system automatically increases the braking
force so that all four wheels are in ABS control,
optimising the performance of the ABS system.
While anti-lock braking is designed to operate
equally effectively in ‘off-road’ driving
conditions, on certain surfaces total reliance on
the system may be unwise - remember, in
normal circumstances, anti-lock braking
operates only AFTER the wheels have started to
slip. It cannot reliably compensate for driver
error or inexperience on difficult off-road
surfaces.
Note the following:
Pressure should be maintained on the brake
pedal during the entire brake application. If the
brake pedal is released, EBA will cease
operation.
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On soft or deep surfaces such as powdery
snow, sand or gravel, and on extremely
rough ground, the braking distance required
by the anti-lock braking system may be
greater than for normal braking, even
though improved steering would be
experienced. This is because the natural
action of locked wheels on soft surfaces is
to build up a wedge of surface material in
front which assists the wheels to stop.
A fault with the EBA system is indicated by
illumination of the amber brake warning light.
In the event of a fault, the system should be
checked by a Land Rover retailer at the earliest
opportunity.
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If the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope where little traction is available, it may
slide with the wheels locked because there
is no wheel rotation to signal movement to
the ABS. To counteract this, briefly release
the brakes to permit some wheel
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD), which balances the
distribution of braking forces between front and
rear axles, in order to maintain maximum
braking efficiency under all vehicle loading
conditions.
movement, then re-apply the brakes to
allow ABS to gain control.
For example; under light loads EBD applies less
effort to the rear brakes to maintain vehicle
stability, conversely allowing full braking effort
to the rear wheels when the vehicle is towing or
is heavily laden.
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Before driving off-road read and thoroughly
understand the ‘Off-road driving’ section of
this handbook, see ‘BEFORE YOU DRIVE’,
page 175.
Cornering brake control (CBC)
A fault with the EBD system is indicated by
illumination of the red brake warning light. If
this illuminates while the vehicle is being
driven, gently stop the vehicle as soon as safety
permit and seek qualified assistance.
Cornering brake control (CBC) is an advanced
form of ABS, which maintains vehicle stability
and steerability when braking whilst cornering
or changing lanes at speed.
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