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[omega3000]

When replacing the rear disc would i be right in saying that :

The brake disc should "Just" slide over the handbrake shoes so no need for anymore adjustment once the disc has been slid over ?

Reason is , the star adjuster wont loosen off because of the position of the shoe tensioner spring once the disc had been put over the shoes

[Marks DTM Calib]

If it cant be adjusted then something is wrong.

[omega3000]

The position of the shoe tensioner spring lays across the bottom of the star wheel making it impossible to turn the star wheel down to release the shoe .
It can be tightened but not slackened 

[Marks DTM Calib]

The position of the shoe tensioner spring lays across the bottom of the star wheel making it impossible to turn the star wheel down to release the shoe .
It can be tightened but not slackened 

As said, either your doing something wrong or there is a fault in the setup 

[omega3000]

The position of the shoe tensioner spring lays across the bottom of the star wheel making it impossible to turn the star wheel down to release the shoe .
It can be tightened but not slackened 

As said, either your doing something wrong or there is a fault in the setup 

Ill load a picture up 

[05omegav6]

It's a spring, it should give enough to turn the adjuster both ways... ie if it turns one way but not the other, either you are not trying hard enough or the adjuster is at its limit

[VXL V6]

Been there. Persistence, a torch and the right screwdriver is the key!

[chrisgixer]

And a spine that works helps. I hate this job.

[omega3000]

It's a spring, it should give enough to turn the adjuster both ways... ie if it turns one way but not the other, either you are not trying hard enough or the adjuster is at its limit

I know what your saying , the spring just seems to tight to slacken and not enough give on the spring to do it . Ive got both discs off , its just when i re-asemble if i tighten too much once the disc is on over the shoes i wont be able to slacken it 

[omega3000]

Slackened right off and the spring is still too tight 

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[Bikerdon]

That adjuster looks to be at its minimum limit. Don't think it will go any further than that.

[omega3000]

Ok thanks , ill try and figure it out   

[biggriffin]

 copperslip.

[omega3000]

copperslip.

Used plenty of that on the rear calliper service   

So job done , just adjusted the star wheel as near as i could to biting point before shoe horning the disc over  Cleaned out a fair bit of brake dust from the handbrake drum and made good the lip  What a pig of a job  Only took 5 hrs 
Handbrake on 2-3 clicks works a treat now .

[martin42]

Handbrake turns at billing then,as yours will be the only handbrake working properly