Birty Dastards Jeep Club
Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: delboy259 on April 05, 2015, 03:42:23 PM
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OK Folks.
Sorry if this has been covered before but I cant seem to find what I need.
Right now for the problem.
I have changed the discs, Pads & Brake shoes. The handbrake holds like a goodun in reverse but is next to useless going forward.
Is there anything obvious that I'm missing?
I have heard that there is a primary shoe. But when I checked all the shoes look identical.
Anyone else had this problem and can shed any light on what I need to do will be greatly appreciated.
I don't usually use the handbrake I just leave it in Park. But I'm sure the MOT guy will have different thoughts.
Thanks in advance
Derek
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have you adjusted them up
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I have adjusted them as best I can.
Everything I have read says to spin the wheels until the brakes just bind and the slacken them off....
As we all know...... You can't spin the wheels on a GC. So I have done the best I can.
It seems strange how they hold great going in reverse, but not going forward......
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Hi delboy. I can't answer your question but I know a man who can. Whenever I have a a problem beyond my ability to correct, I take the Jeep to Peak Jeep in Chesterfield. Same county as you so hopefully not too far away. You will get a very honest opinion and a quote to put things right. HTH.
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Did you de- adjust the cable before adjusting the drums up?
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No I didn't.
Just had another go at them this morning.
Stripped them down, gave them a good clean and reversed the way I had them installed.
Did the adjustments again.
And guess what?
Exactly the same... :017:
It will hold up to 2000RPM in reverse but it's as if it is not even applied going forward.
A real head scratcher....