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[Andy663]

I'm getting a strange noise coming from the rear wheels when I reverse out of my driveway. It's a whining noise, like the wind howling, it doesn't make a noise driving forward. I had new rear discs and pads fitted a few days ago, could they be the problem?

[STEMO]

I doubt it's going to be a coincidence.

[Broomies Mate]

I expect they've every so slightly over-adjusted your handbrake shoes.  Nothing to worry about, and it will disappear, but if you aren't happy, take it back to the garage. 

[Lazydocker]

Generally a sign that something isn't quite right with the handbrake shoes

[Andy663]

The handbrake is tight, 2 clicks and the handbrake is on full.I'll take it back and get it checked out.

Thanks for your help.

[Lazydocker]

Sounds like it could be a bit too tight then... Your call

[terry paget]

Might be a loose handbrake shoe lining, at the worn trailing edge. That would be all right forwards, but would snag running backwards. I imagine the garage did not replace the brake shoes, but would have had to back them off to remove the drums. If they had been used a puller or a hammer they may have dislodged a lining.

[05omegav6]

The handbrake is tight,2 clicks and the handbrake is on full I'll take it back and get it checked out.

Thanks for your help.

Adjust it so that you cannot turn the disc by hand on three clicks on both sides... Should then exceed Mot standard at 4/5 clicks, leaving plenty of reserve travel for when you really need it

[Nick W]

Might be a loose handbrake shoe lining, at the worn trailing edge. That would be all right forwards, but would snag running backwards. I imagine the garage did not replace the brake shoes, but would have had to back them off to remove the drums. If they had been used a puller or a hammer they may have dislodged a lining.

Or some cretin has ignored decades of best practice, and 'adjusted the handbrake' just by cranking the cables rather than setting the shoes correctly first. Happens all the time, and not just on Omegas.

[Lazydocker]

Might be a loose handbrake shoe lining, at the worn trailing edge. That would be all right forwards, but would snag running backwards. I imagine the garage did not replace the brake shoes, but would have had to back them off to remove the drums. If they had been used a puller or a hammer they may have dislodged a lining.

Or some cretin has ignored decades of best practice, and 'adjusted the handbrake' just by cranking the cables rather than setting the shoes correctly first. Happens all the time, and not just on Omegas.

Fitter vs Mechanic

[terry paget]

Might be a loose handbrake shoe lining, at the worn trailing edge. That would be all right forwards, but would snag running backwards. I imagine the garage did not replace the brake shoes, but would have had to back them off to remove the drums. If they had been used a puller or a hammer they may have dislodged a lining.

Or some cretin has ignored decades of best practice, and 'adjusted the handbrake' just by cranking the cables rather than setting the shoes correctly first. Happens all the time, and not just on Omegas.

Fitter vs Mechanic

I doubt he could have got the drum off without slacking off the adjuster fully, so it would not have worked at all unless he adjusted it on again.

[Lazydocker]

Might be a loose handbrake shoe lining, at the worn trailing edge. That would be all right forwards, but would snag running backwards. I imagine the garage did not replace the brake shoes, but would have had to back them off to remove the drums. If they had been used a puller or a hammer they may have dislodged a lining.

Or some cretin has ignored decades of best practice, and 'adjusted the handbrake' just by cranking the cables rather than setting the shoes correctly first. Happens all the time, and not just on Omegas.

Fitter vs Mechanic

I doubt he could have got the drum off without slacking off the adjuster fully, so it would not have worked at all unless he adjusted it on again.

Many fitters will just beat the disc until it comes off

[Broomies Mate]

Many fitters will just beat the disc until it comes off

Fitters aren't allowed hammers.  How are you supposed to squeeze a tea-bag with a hammer? 

[05omegav6]

Many fitters will just beat the disc until it comes off

Fitters aren't allowed hammers.  How are you supposed to squeeze a tea-bag with a hammer? 

Once...

[Broomies Mate]

Once...

  Smart Arse!