Happy Birthday Connor
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Happy birthday!
Happy birthday from me too.
Many happy returns of the day mate.
. Hope someone got you those nut removal sockets?
Tony.
. Hope someone got you those nut removal sockets?Tony.
Thanks for all the well wishes!
Started replacing the rear brakes on Saturday but came unstuck with the handbrake shoes etc. Ended up fitting the new discs and pads with no shoes etc fitted! I’m hoping that the removal of the other side goes smoother. I just couldn’t figure out how the shoes fitted back together!
Connor.
Yep, My brother got them for me along with a 600mm breaker bar, hopefully get the job done!Many happy returns of the day mate.
Tony.
Started replacing the rear brakes on Saturday but came unstuck with the handbrake shoes etc. Ended up fitting the new discs and pads with no shoes etc fitted! I’m hoping that the removal of the other side goes smoother. I just couldn’t figure out how the shoes fitted back together!
Connor.
If you haven't stripped both sides of the handbrake shoes off you can use the one still on the car to see how they fit. Leave the adjuster on the floor till you get the shoes and springs mounted on the back plate, then fit the adjuster between the ends of the shoes. Remember to wind the adjuster right off before fitting it as you will need to pull the shoes apart a little less.
Tony.
Happy birthday
Take a photo of the side not yet done before you start Connor, gives a good point of reference for later.
Tony, sorry for the delayed response. I’ve been in Venice since Monday. Now back to reality!
Thinking back to doing the work, is it possible that the holes which are used for fitting the shoes to the back plate could be rusted, causing the slot to open up which would mean that when I turn the bolt 90 degrees it wouldn’t hold?
I am very aware of the back plates being a PITA to fit so I’m hoping I can resolve this!
Connor.
It is quite likely mate I'm sorry to say. If the rest of the back plate is in good order you can use some 4mm bolts and nyloc nuts instead . You will need to drill the washers out a little bit.
Tony.
Tony.
Hi Tony,
Well, one side is done! Slot was rusted round so I did as you said and used some nyloc nuts and bolts.
Now just the other side to do!
Out of interest, are both sides of the handbrake reliant on each other. ie one side is fitted and one isn’t. Will the handbrake still function ok on the fitted side?
Connor.
Ps thanks for the tip!!
If you have one cable having no resistance then the other has nothing to pull against so no, you need both sides assembled to work efficiently.
Tony.
Cheers Tony, I will get the other side done soon then! Can’t wait to get back Zedding!
Connor
Good luck mate. if you need any help shout up.
Tony.
Tony.