U must replace both sides at the one time dude or it will be dangerous thats pulling u all over the place.


at least u found the problem:thumbs:

Unlucky mate - new drum and bearings time then. I replaced both sides when i did mine, to make sure it was all even...

Oh dear, I discovered the problem. The spring on the shoe had slipped off, compressor pushed shoe out onto drum, drum ate pad away in no time, metal against metal, and about to give way when i discovered it!

If its happening more on one side, check the calliper in front of it... On my car, the front nearside calliper had seized, meaning my rear nearside brakes were eaten away as they were doin all the braking for that side.

Btw, easiest way i've found to remove the brake drum is to do the first five steps above, then put your wheel back on with two nuts, just finger-tight, and then use the wheel to pull the drum off. Means its far easier, and your less likely to have it jam on the brake shoes; which causes all kinds of problems (believe me, I know :mad: )...

Ash.

[Edited on 22-04-2004 by CorsAsh]

ya do sorta need the axel stands .

um to get the hubs off.....

take the wheel off
take the grease cap off
remove the split pin(u will nee a new one after this)
remove large nutt
remove washer and outter wheel baring
remove hub(May require a tap with a hammer)

then prepare to get covered in grease. its a messy aul job,

P.S dont get any grease on the brake shoes or hubs.

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Originally posted by Siberia
take off the drum and have a look see what it might be.

theres alot of fidly springs and stuff in there.

Best to do is take of both hubs and use one side as a reference.

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take off the drum and have a look see what it might be.

theres alot of fidly springs and stuff in there.

Best to do is take of both hubs and use one side as a reference.

Is it possible its just dirt in the drum? It seems strange for only one side to go? Should they not wear pretty evenly

I had this, and fixed it with a total rear brake overhaul. Its not difficult to do yourself, if you follow the manual. Parts prices are:
£15-20 Brake Shoes
£40 Brake Drums
£5 Fitting Kit
For both sides.

May aswell buy new bearings/races for £10 if you get new drums.

I have a horrid sound like metal rubbing againts metal from the rear passenger wheel when brakes are applied and also when moving off... my little bit of common sense would indicate to me this means my rear brakes are worn away...

so:Is it worth my while taking the car to say Kwik Fit and getting them to replace or is it easy enough for me to do myself?
How much would it cost for a garage to do it including parts