Rear Brake problems???
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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??
Andy.
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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...
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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!!!
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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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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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