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[Toledodude1973]

I plan to change discs and pads front and rear on my F/L 2.6 when i can muster the energy! Keith ABS has kindly supplied discs/pads for me , are there any other bits worth getting before hand to make  job of it? thanks for help

[Nick W]

Handbrake shoes if you're doing the rear. They might be OK, but they might be like mine and not survive removal of the disc. Only adds about £20.

[Toledodude1973]

Ahh ok Nick,can discs be a cow to remove on rears?

[Nick W]

Ahh ok Nick,can discs be a cow to remove on rears?

Not if you back the H/brake adjusters off. But the shoes are probably original, and the linings are very thin. Mine fell apart, which meant another trip to the factors. You'll never need to replace them again.

[Toledodude1973]

Sounds like good advice thankyou Nick

[terry paget]

As Nick says, fully back off the adjusters, then the discs should come off, though there is often a lip of rust built up where the shoes have not rubbed, which hinders removal. I have found Vx genuine shoes expensive, so bought pattern, but suspect they are not so grabby as original. Have other members found this?

[martin341]

I'd also recommend all installation, securing parts to change including handbrake thightening thingi between shoes at the top. Also clean handbrake lever? between shoes at the bottom where the cable attaches.

[Toledodude1973]

Looked at handbrake shoe replacement guide, is it difficult or manageable with patience?

[05omegav6]

As Nick says, fully back off the adjusters, then the discs should come off, though there is often a lip of rust built up where the shoes have not rubbed, which hinders removal. I have found Vx genuine shoes expensive, so bought pattern, but suspect they are not so grabby as original. Have other members found this?

Not degreasing the drum adequately

[martin341]

Looked at handbrake shoe replacement guide, is it difficult or manageable with patience?

Make the tool for springs or it'll be knuckelbraker and needs balls nerves of steel

[05omegav6]

Looked at handbrake shoe replacement guide, is it difficult or manageable with patience?

Very much that one

[terry paget]

As Nick says, fully back off the adjusters, then the discs should come off, though there is often a lip of rust built up where the shoes have not rubbed, which hinders removal. I have found Vx genuine shoes expensive, so bought pattern, but suspect they are not so grabby as original. Have other members found this?

Not degreasing the drum adequately

Could be. I use petrol. What do you recommend? Brake cleaner aerosol?

[Toledodude1973]

Would carb cleaner on contact surfaces be suitable?

[martin341]

Would carb cleaner on contact surfaces be suitable?

Brake cleaner, but carb cleaner should also do the trick.

[Nick W]

Looked at handbrake shoe replacement guide, is it difficult or manageable with patience?

Make the tool for springs or it'll be knuckelbraker and needs balls nerves of steel

It's hardly difficult with a decent pair of needle-nosed pliers, but using a small hook isn't as fiddly.