FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

Hi everyone
Currently in the process of adding new refurbed calipers, new discs/ pads etc to my classic and im a little stuck!...

Basically to remove the rear disc i had to pull out a little rubber gromet (bottom of the hub) and loosen the handbrake via a little screw/ turning nut...
now am i right in thinking that i also have to tighten this upon fitting, because it only seems to want to go one way - loosen!!!

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Andy

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

anyone please???...

really want to get this done before its tooooo dark!!lol

rudi93

iTrader: (22)

it should turn both ways mate, try some wd40 and see if that helps any.

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

it doesnt feel like its stuck bud, more like its catching on something i guess.....

it loosens fine - but try pushing it upwards and it just resists???

Upwards IS tightening right??? which way does the bolt actaually screw on do you know???

Myles

iTrader: (40)

I dont know if thisll help??

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...ovingRearDisks

rudi93

iTrader: (22)

unsure of direction, but when i put my 2 pots on mine just went both ways. you may have to take the disc back off and see if its caught on anything.

burbling1

iTrader: (1)

What does the handbrake feel like? Is it because the new shoes are thicker so doesnt need adjusting?

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

keeps catching on the spring, i just looked. just out of curiosity though, how do you know when its tight enough???

- disc wont come off??
- handbrake play???

any ideas???

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

not changed the handbrake shoes buddy, - refurbed calipers/ new grooved discs and pads..

rudi93

iTrader: (22)

should be about 3-4 clicks on the handbrake lever to be on. best is adjust,check,adjust,check etc....

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

just a thought - as the rear discs still come off - cant i just adjust with the discs off AND THEN just put discs on, add calipers etc????

is the only reason i had to adjust through the hole (on removal) because the disc wouldt budge?? or is it designed that it actually holds the disc in place too??? (you still following me here???

burbling1

iTrader: (1)

I would just keep tightening a click at a time then turn the disc to see if there is any binding, when you get to the binding point slacken 1 click, pull on handbrake to test travel.

burbling1

iTrader: (1)

The old discs probably had a lip on them that the shoe was catching on.

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

do both discs need to be on to test the handbrake play???? becauase i just tried it with 1 on and it went to the top (handbrake)????

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

and is it poss to just tighten fully with disc off, or is the way it works by gripping the inside of the disc???

Jeeez it was so simple getting them off yno!!!

andy

burbling1

iTrader: (1)

If you fully tighten them up with the disc off you won't get it on. Nip them up until they bind then slack off a click.

FitnessFreak83

iTrader: (2)

think i got it now thanks buddy!! (yes you may be able to tell im a beginner at this mechanic stuff?LOL). Ususally i get all my work done for me but lately ive been quite liking the atisfaction that comes through doing it myself! Sorry for asking a million and 1 questions though fellas!!

Thank you both for your help

andy