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When I stripped down the brakes, the adjuster was completely seized, so I ordered up a new one. It was a ‘county’ make which seemed to be decent quality and a good fit too. Just the same price as Britpart. I also stripped, cleaned and rebuilt the expander mechanism. What a faff that securing clip is! Talk about making something difficult when it could be made simpler! After coating all the sliding surfaces with copper grease, it all seems to be working perfectly.
I didn't know this was a thing. Thats a great jobAfter stripping the shoes off, I put them in the vice and chisled off the old friction material then sheared off the old rivets. Cleaned them up and gave it a light dusting of black paint to smarten them up a bit. I love the fact I have new old stock linings which are oem manufactured and fitting them onto original shoes. It’s also considerably cheaper than buying inferior new ones. I haven’t riveted shoes for many years so it’s good to try out old skills ….
Youve really got some ground covered, Hope the origional gearbox is up to the jobAfter fitting the lever, I found the relay and rods, stripped and cleaned them. A going over with the wire wheel on the bench grinder, I primed and painted the relay with satin black. I checked the centre wear bush and it was in good condition. I had a new pivot pin, so after a good coat of copper grease I fitted it into the relay. I had a new pivot already in stock, and a good used one, which I cleaned up and refitted. Unfortunately I don’t have the shim or nut to secure the relay, so that will have to wait until the new year when PA Blanchard delivers them . Think I will move onto the propshafts next to clear some more stuff of the garage floor!
Thanks Wagon Loon - yep, when I was an apprentice fixing lorry brakes, truck owners didn’t like spending money. They would ask me to fit brake linings instead of buying complete shoes as it was a fraction of the price . Didn't know that you could get linings for Landrovers until I found these! Great option thoughI didn't know this was a thing. Thats a great job
I hope so, but I have it on good authority that as long as you don’t abuse the box, it will last.Youve really got some ground covered, Hope the origional gearbox is up to the job
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