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pardec

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ItsI that time again. Already replaced front wishbones.
I'm going to replace the rear brakes next week. Will be replacing the lot so have ordered everything needed.

Any advice or tips greatly appreciated.
 
Any advice or tips greatly appreciated.

Take detailed pictures of the rear brakes before pulling them apart and only do one side at a time. Make sure the handbrake adjuster is backed off to the end of the adjuster thread (remove rear ash tray or blanking plate for access) before adjusting the shoes. I normally pre-adjust the shoe adjuster so the drum just slips on, then finalise the adjustment by flicking the toothed wheel round, through the backplate hole. This is the way I find I get the best braking, without all that pedal pumping.
 
If you have an angle grinder and sanding disk you could use it to sand off the lip on the hub. It makes adjustment much easier afterwards.
 
Thanks Nodge.

1. back off handbrake under arm rest
2. replace bakes
3. Fit drum (adjust shoes through back plate) so there is slight drag
4. Adjust handbrake under arm rest

:D
Spot on. ;)
If you have an angle grinder and sanding disk you could use it to sand off the lip on the hub. It makes adjustment much easier afterwards.

I assumed the drums were being replaced too.:p
 
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