blueg14rep

Hello, I am going to attemp to change the rear disks and pads on my car next week.

When I did the front I just whacked the disk off after taking the caliper, Will that be the same for the back or what wlse will I have to do because of the handbrake. Any picture or advice would be greatful.

Thanks Claire

classicgc8

iTrader: (4)

hi claire ,have a look at this thread,it may help,note wheel needs to be wound down to release handbrake shoes,
https://www.scoobynet.com/825340-rea...-2000-a-2.html

trogg

As long as the rubber bung is in place then it shouldn't be too hard to do.

One of the bungs was missing on my car and I had to cut the disk with an angle grinder to get it off, then replace the shoes and all the springs and pins etc inside the drum.

The springs and bits are only available from Subaru and cost a lot for what they are, and it's an fiddly job.

But if you get the discs off ok then just a check that there is still a good amount of 'pad' on the shoes should be all you need to do.

BLU

iTrader: (27)

If you're lucky they should just slide off (make sure the handbrake is released!!) If not back the adjuster off a tad. Its through the oval hole on the backplate. I can never remember which way to turn it though
Whatever you do DON'T whack em off as you'll damage the handbrake mechanism!

blueg14rep

I dont want to sound thick but are there pads and shoes on the rear because I have only bought the pads and new disk's?

BLU

iTrader: (27)

There are.
The handbrake shoes will more than likely be fine as they don't actually stop the car, just hold it in place once stopped.