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Brake shoes

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  • 29-08-2008 12:31am
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    congo_90
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭


    Just a nice and quick one for yas..
    how do you know when the brake shoes in the drums need changing? I was stopped on a hill today and noted that i had to lift the handbrake high to hold it. I hadn't got a load or any passengers.
    Also some mornings it seems to seize up? in other words I would lower the handbrake and go to reverse out and its like the handbrake is still applied. only does it sometimes

    As always all replies appreciated! :)


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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,322 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    The handbrake might just need to be adjusted?

    Not your ornery onager



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    snowman707
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭snowman707


    a good mechanic will always check the condition of the brakes during a full service , if the pads or shoes are not likely to last 6-10 k miles he should advise you

    it sounds like you need to get yours checked , maybe just take off the drums & cleaning & adjustment


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