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11th May 2022, 18:11 | #1 |
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Rear brakes.
I'm about to order some new rear brake discs & pads. The discs look like they could actually be the original ones.
Should I order new handbrake shoes at the same time? How long do they last? Thanks
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The Hand Brake is only used to Hold the car when it is stationary so gets very little wear. Saying that I changed mine at 175K Not that they needed changing but while I had every thing apart I thought it best to.The new shoes did make the H/B more efficient.
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Unfortunately it isn't really a decision you can make without removing the drum to inspect the shoes as the are unlikely to wear out but the material is now at an age where the material is starting to break down or the shoes can become unbonded Personally if your handbrake operating ok I would strip down and inspect while changing the discs and order new if required changing them out at a later date . Stripping rear brakes isn't a long job
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11th May 2022, 18:31 | #4 |
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To be honest I'm more of the opinion that if I'm going in, I may as well do the lot.
I appreciate, they shouldn't really wear out, hence the question. But like you said, they are getting on a bit in years. I'll order them, and do the lot. Thanks everyone
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Be prepared for the back plates to be corroded where the holdown pins go through,and the holdown springs seized if you haven't been in before to check if you say the discs look original
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Funny this post popped up, I've got a pair to fit on mine when I can be bothered 😁
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The reason I've not been in there before is because the handbrake works perfectly, so I've not really had the need to even have a look. When I bought the car 5 years ago, I had a look at the brake pads both front and rear, they were brand new. The handbrake would hold the car on the side of everest so no issues there. I've replaced the front end, but these rusty old discs at the back bother me. The rear pads are about half worn and it will still hold it on everest. I think now perhaps the best course of action is what have been suggested by TourerSteve, pull off the rear discs and access the situation, then order accordingly.
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Unless you buy some of the ones that I have for sale with thr anti rust coating on them. Only the contact area of pad gives rust if left for time, rest stays fresh painted.
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I fitted Pagid rear disc’s to the diesel. They were coated. That was around four years ago. Still not gone rusty, and they have been stood still in the garage for almost two years. Even the face that the pads have worn are still rust free. The only one that has slight rust on, is the nearside front when I had a leak in the garage roof. It is only slight, and I have run the car up and down the drive to get rid of it, and it is only faintly showing now. It will be back on the road in June, and the V6 can have a rest, or I might sell it, who knows.
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