SEQUENCE OF WORKS
1. Raise the vehicle to a level horizontal position and secure it on supports. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Remove the protective cover from the parking brake lever and lift it up the lever.
Fig. 14.22. Location of the parking brake cable adjusting nut
3. Completely release the parking brake lever mounting stops and unscrew the parking brake cable adjusting nut (Fig. 14.22).
4. Carefully remove the cap from the wheel hub, using a hammer and chisel if necessary. Replace the damaged cap with a new one.
5. Loosen the wheel hub nut and remove the rotating washer.
6. Remove the brake drum from the wheel hub. If necessary, while turning the brake drum, tap its circumference with a rubber hammer. Auto repair shops use special pullers to remove drums.
7. Check the brake drum for wear, cracks and deep scratches.
8. Clean the brake drum thoroughly with sandpaper. Clean the rear brake cover with a clean brush and alcohol and dry with a jet of compressed air. Wear a respirator, as brake dust can easily get into the respiratory tract. Remove dust from brake shoe wear with a vacuum cleaner.
PRACTICAL TIPS
Tips for Replacing Brake Pads
1. Before removing, be sure to mark the installation position and the location of individual parts - this is necessary primarily for springs. This will make the assembly process easier and eliminate possible malfunctions in the future.
2. If you are working on both sides of the rear axle at the same time, do not confuse the locations of the left and right brake components.
3. When the brake pads are removed, never press the brake pedal, otherwise you will push the pistons out of the wheel brake cylinder. For safety, secure the pistons with a clamp.
4. When the brake pads are removed, always check the tightness of the wheel brake cylinders. To do this, carefully lift the protective covers: if you notice moisture, remove the cylinder and give it to a car repair shop for repair or replace it with a new one. As practice shows, in this case, also check the tightness of the wheel brake cylinder on the other side of the rear axle.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Brake drum boring
The inside diameter of new brake drums is 180 mm. If deep scratches have formed on the inside surface of the drum, the brake drum can be ground or bored in a car repair shop. If the diameter is worn down to more than 181.5 mm, the brake drum should be replaced. As a rule, simultaneous operation of the brakes assumes the same inside diameter of both brake drums, so always have both brake drums bored.
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