Brake springs (infront or behind shoes).

sappy75

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• Oct 26, 2013

• #1

Quick question......I have a 1960 series 2 with 11" rear brakes (Salisbury Axle). When I fitted the springs in what I believe is the right position, they pull the outer edge of the shoes away from the back plate.

Should the springs be fitted on the back side of the shoes between the shoes and back plate, or the front side of the shoes between the shoes and drum?

Thanks.

 

robbh

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• Oct 26, 2013

• #2

I believe they are supposed to be fitted behind the shoes.

 

Oldseadog

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• Oct 27, 2013

• #3

The springs go between the shoes and the back plate.

 

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NiteMare

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• Oct 27, 2013

• #4

also remember the shoes are "handed", one is a leading shoe and the other is trailing and shouldn't be mixed up

the adjuster posts won't line up correctly with the snail cams if fitted incorrectly and can easily hop off which means you'll lose all braking, i had this with my 109 when i first stripped and cleaned my rear axle, luckily i hadn't left the yard when it happened

 

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• Oct 27, 2013

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This will help
Land Rover FAQ - 109 rear brakes

 

sappy75

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• Oct 28, 2013

• #6

Thanks for all your responses. I did not the shoe pad differences for the leading and trainling shoes, but didn't pay attention to the pins for the snail cam. Think I'll take one last look and check!