Rs turbo rear brake power??
01-06-2013, 08:28 PM
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Rs turbo rear brake power??
I've changed my brake shoes.. But when using the foot brake..i can still turn The wheel a bit... Should i be able to?
03-06-2013, 06:13 AM
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No one know? Its due for a re test and could do with some advice on why the rear drums are pants...
03-06-2013, 07:40 PM
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Did you adjust the rear shoes before you refitted the drums
03-06-2013, 08:06 PM
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Yeah.. Adjusted the hand brake, adjusted the shoes so the wheel can just do one rotation when spun... They go tight.. But i can just about turn the wheel by hand..
03-06-2013, 08:11 PM
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Use a die grinder and cut diagonal slots inside the drum like a groved disc, are the rear cylinders working ok
04-06-2013, 08:34 PM
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Yeah cylinders push out when i remove the drum..but are crap when i put the drum on..
04-06-2013, 08:58 PM
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Is the pedal spongy or firm
04-06-2013, 10:01 PM
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rear load valve? its going to be light on the braking when its jacked up if its working properly.
05-06-2013, 10:06 PM
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I think it was the load valve..i jacked it up and stuck some blocks under the suspension arm and lowered the jack.. They seem to work now.. Cheers folks
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