Bloody drum brakes help !

greyhair · May 10, 2015

I recently purchased a set of spacers so i can fit my boost alloys
on the front all was good,
tried to do the rear and as soon as i had managed to get the spacer on the drum would not spins, it was solid

so I took it all apart and noticed that the rear drum would not sit back properly brake pads binding I thought
tried to adjust them and the adjuster is solid Arrgh great

so I purchased part code rtc3176
but loads of parts in the box but no instructions on how to put the thing together Great!
so any ideas how it all goes together

Also the rear brakes are set up as the pic below
(not my pic borrowed)

greyhair · May 10, 2015

ok does this look correct

I'm thinking the top x4 parts, bolt, washer, spring and seat fit in from the rear
and the washer and adjuster fit in from the front ??

Al2O3 · May 10, 2015

Sorry mate, I don't have drum brakes.

Is this picture of any use?

It's not very clear to me, but if you've got the drum in front of you it might make sense.
If you right click on it and select 'open image in new tab', you'll be able to use your Ctrl and + buttons together to enlarge it and get a better view.

top drive · May 10, 2015

http://www.paddockspares.com/media/downloadable/Fitting_Instructions_for_RTC3176.pdf

does that help ?

i managed to work it out from that for mine , how ever from memory im ****ing in the wind trying to help.

Al2O3 · May 11, 2015

That's nailed it

greyhair · May 11, 2015

Cool cheers guys

mikescuba · May 11, 2015

In ignorance I did once bought a set of Boost alloys for my Defender and had the same problems. I got shot of them in the end mainly for two reasons.
1) Boost Alloy's were not rated for my 110 Defender which would invalidate the insurance.
2) I read loads of threads on here regarding spacers. The general consensus was spacers put extra strain on wheel bearings and cause them to wear out quicker.
Don't know what you use yours for but mine is used for what they were intended for. Just thought I would mention the above. I see yours I believe is a 90 so no problems with number one issue.

trax · May 11, 2015

be careful when nipping those cam kits up, they are made of cheese and easily snap the bolt inside the other bit.

i'd threadlock and nip it up as much as you dare

greyhair · May 11, 2015

trax said:
be careful when nipping those cam kits up, they are made of cheese and easily snap the bolt inside the other bit.

i'd threadlock and nip it up as much as you dare

Will do,
although after spending 2-3 hours trying to get the brakes to stop binding,
I got that fed up with it and removed the shoes and springs etc and stuck the drum back on, just so I could fit the wheels and get it off the axle stands.

I will arse about with the rear brakes ,as and when its close to going back on the road

greyhair · May 11, 2015

mikescuba said:
In ignorance I did once bought a set of Boost alloys for my Defender and had the same problems. I got shot of them in the end mainly for two reasons.
1) Boost Alloy's were not rated for my 110 Defender which would invalidate the insurance.
2) I read loads of threads on here regarding spacers. The general consensus was spacers put extra strain on wheel bearings and cause them to wear out quicker.
Don't know what you use yours for but mine is used for what they were intended for. Just thought I would mention the above. I see yours I believe is a 90 so no problems with number one issue.

I will use it to go to work and back country lanes and generally tow the caravan
I did buy it to take off road and have fun with, but the amount of work and money that has gone into her no way that will have to be the next one

As for the wheel bearings issue yes I read the same
and if it becomes an issue I will sell the them

Bloody drum brakes help !

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