Rear Brake problems???
17 May 2004, 06:37 PM
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Rear Brake problems???
Failed to get my rear disc off because I could not slaken off rear shoes, through the 1/4 in slot. Can anyone suggest a suitable tool to rotate the nut??
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17 May 2004, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ian D
If you mean the hand brake pads then a mid size flat blade screwdriver should do the trick, I use and old one with a bit of a bend in it...
17 May 2004, 10:25 PM
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'after rotating nut 1/4 turn, brakes now binding and wheel getting hot.'
Which must mean you were adjusting the handbrake on mopre, not slackening it!!! double d'oh!!!
Which must mean you were adjusting the handbrake on mopre, not slackening it!!! double d'oh!!!
18 May 2004, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RON
'after rotating nut 1/4 turn, brakes now binding and wheel getting hot.'
Which must mean you were adjusting the handbrake on mopre, not slackening it!!! double d'oh!!!
Which must mean you were adjusting the handbrake on mopre, not slackening it!!! double d'oh!!!
19 May 2004, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by andydavies
I realise that but with the tools I had was unable to turn it back again, will try again later with bent screwdriver to hand.
Ohh a bent one, suits you sir!
19 May 2004, 11:15 PM
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Manage to back off nut, however shoes would still not release, give up sent car to garage. Found out today handbrake shoes are also knackered and can't get new ones till Friday. Carless treble D'oh.
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19 May 2004, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by andydavies
Manage to back off nut, however shoes would still not release, give up sent car to garage. Found out today handbrake shoes are also knackered and can't get new ones till Friday. Carless treble D'oh.
I'm sure you'll get it sorted soon Andy, keep at it!
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