Freelander 1 MOT Time

pardec · Jun 27, 2018

ItsI that time again. Already replaced front wishbones.
I'm going to replace the rear brakes next week. Will be replacing the lot so have ordered everything needed.

Any advice or tips greatly appreciated.

Nodge68 · Jun 27, 2018

pardec said:
Any advice or tips greatly appreciated.

Take detailed pictures of the rear brakes before pulling them apart and only do one side at a time. Make sure the handbrake adjuster is backed off to the end of the adjuster thread (remove rear ash tray or blanking plate for access) before adjusting the shoes. I normally pre-adjust the shoe adjuster so the drum just slips on, then finalise the adjustment by flicking the toothed wheel round, through the backplate hole. This is the way I find I get the best braking, without all that pedal pumping.

pardec · Jun 27, 2018

Thanks Nodge.

1. back off handbrake under arm rest
2. replace bakes
3. Fit drum (adjust shoes through back plate) so there is slight drag
4. Adjust handbrake under arm rest

Alibro · Jun 27, 2018

If you have an angle grinder and sanding disk you could use it to sand off the lip on the hub. It makes adjustment much easier afterwards.

Nodge68 · Jun 27, 2018

pardec said:
Thanks Nodge.

1. back off handbrake under arm rest
2. replace bakes
3. Fit drum (adjust shoes through back plate) so there is slight drag
4. Adjust handbrake under arm rest

Spot on.

Alibro said:
If you have an angle grinder and sanding disk you could use it to sand off the lip on the hub. It makes adjustment much easier afterwards.

I assumed the drums were being replaced too.

pardec · Jun 27, 2018

Replacing everything

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