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GA5526 - Handbrake Conversion Kit

Original price - Original price €620,00
Original price
€620,00
€620,00 - €620,00
Current price €620,00
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Brand Xeng
Handbrake Conversion Kit - converts the drum-type transmission brake to a disc and caliper arrangement on the rear output of the LT230 transfer box.

The standard transmission handbrake uses a drum and shoes on the transfer box rear output flange, where it is exposed to mud and water and loses effectiveness once the mechanism packs with dirt. This kit replaces that assembly with a steel disc and a mechanically operated caliper.

The caliper mechanism is sealed against the ingress of mud and water and runs sintered pads, which resist abrasion from grit. The disc is 10 mm thick steel and smaller in diameter than the standard drum, so it does not hang below the transfer box and is less exposed to ground obstacles. The caliper is mounted at the top of the disc, away from the worst of the mud and standing water. Components are finished in zinc passivate for corrosion resistance.

Fitting instructions, including adjustment and use, are supplied with the kit.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Land Rover Discovery 2 1998-2004 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Fitment Notes DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — All
DISCOVERY 2 1998-2004 — All
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1970-1994 — All
Disc brake handbrake conversion. Fits D1, D2 & RRC with LT230 transfer box.
Alternative Codes
GA5526DA5526

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Frequently asked questions

What does the GA5526 handbrake conversion kit do?
GA5526 replaces the standard drum-type transmission handbrake with a disc and caliper arrangement on the rear output of the LT230 transfer box, addressing the drum's tendency to lose effectiveness once it packs with mud and water.
What's different about this caliper design?
The caliper is mechanically operated rather than hydraulic, sealed against mud and water ingress, and runs sintered pads that resist abrasive grit. It's mounted at the top of the disc, away from the worst of the standing water and mud thrown up from the ground.
How thick is the replacement disc?
The disc is 10 mm thick steel and smaller in diameter than the standard drum, so it sits clear of the ground and doesn't hang below the transfer box like the original drum does.
Is this kit hard to fit at home?
Fitting instructions covering installation, adjustment and use are supplied with the kit, but working on the transmission handbrake at the rear of the transfer box is a job best suited to someone comfortable with driveline work.
Which vehicles does GA5526 fit?
GA5526 fits the Discovery 1 1989 to 1998, Discovery 2 1998 to 2004, and Range Rover Classic 1970 to 1994, on any variant fitted with the LT230 transfer box.