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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Apr 24, 2012 9:23:11 GMT 2
Here is what you need. Ari Attachments:
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Post by keithbatkins on Apr 24, 2012 9:44:26 GMT 2
Thanks Ari. Regards, Keith and CERATOTH
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2012 18:13:23 GMT 2
Had a chance to look at the back brakes today, and I now know what a seized load sensor looks like I managed to open and service it as per Ronnie's instructions, except I substituted his special tool, with a redneck micrometer (vice grips). Its refitted, but I haven't adjusted it or bled the brakes yet, as I discovered that one of my wheel cylinders has now sprung a leak ^&%*!. I'm holding thumbs that after this my rear brake problems will be sorted. Thanks again for the advice
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Post by marius on May 6, 2012 12:22:05 GMT 2
My turn for some issue with the rear brakes Can't get the rear drums off with the normal pusher nuts and I stripped at least one of the nuts in my attempt. Any suggestions? Marius
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on May 6, 2012 12:58:04 GMT 2
Release the hand brake cable.
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Post by marius on May 6, 2012 13:13:20 GMT 2
Good one Ari but the handbrake is not engaged. OR do you think that the handbrake is not adjusted properly? Marius
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Post by danie on May 6, 2012 13:30:22 GMT 2
The Drums are probably a bit worn, and now the brake shoes are getting stuck (sort of) inside the drum grooves, which were created by the shoes.
So the shoes are probably preventing the drums from sliding out.
Danie
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Post by Charles on May 6, 2012 13:32:28 GMT 2
Marius undo the handbrake cable a bit aswell. I agree with Danie. That happens alot.
Charles
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Post by marius on May 6, 2012 13:43:53 GMT 2
Thanks guys it is probably a bit of rust from all the water as well as some pitting. I'll see what I can do.
Marius
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on May 6, 2012 13:46:23 GMT 2
Even with the hand brake down there will still be some tension so just release it. If there are grooves as they say it may be enough to let them release from the drum.
Ari
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Post by marius on May 6, 2012 14:49:17 GMT 2
Still very much stuck so I'll have to get someone in town that can do the job Thanks guys Marius
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Post by marius on May 6, 2012 16:07:16 GMT 2
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Post by Charles on May 6, 2012 16:15:21 GMT 2
Use a rubber hammer and knock the drum between the studs. When you put them back, put some copper grease on the hub before refitting the drum.
Charles
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Post by marius on May 6, 2012 16:58:52 GMT 2
Thanks Charles that is exactly the advice I got from someone else! Probably do it tomorrow some time Marius
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Post by Koos on May 7, 2012 9:16:05 GMT 2
Does anyone know what the width of the original rear brake pads are?.
Mine were replaced with wider ones when the Lada went trough roadworthy during the purchase.
It (the metal edge of the pad) has now started to touch the inside of the drum and I want to grind it down, but I 'm not sure how much to take off.
Thanks Koos
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Post by spikes on May 7, 2012 18:52:31 GMT 2
Anyone got an answer for Koos??
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Post by ladanivabelgium on May 8, 2012 7:09:55 GMT 2
Koos, that would be 51 mm
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Post by spikes on May 8, 2012 8:02:02 GMT 2
Thanks Jan!!
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Post by Koos on May 8, 2012 9:17:00 GMT 2
Thanks Jan! Will grind it down to 51mm or close to that. Thanks for the backup Spikes.
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Post by Roons on Jul 23, 2012 13:03:25 GMT 2
Hi all. How do u adjust the rear brake shoes on a niva 1.7? Cant see any set screw of any kind. Regards Ruan
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Post by Charles on Jul 23, 2012 13:29:54 GMT 2
Ruan the wheel cylinders are the adjusters aswell. They ahve a locking ring in them preventing the pistons going all the way in.
Charles
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Post by Roons on Jul 23, 2012 15:01:26 GMT 2
Thank u Charles. I want to reset the hand brake but could not find where to tune up the shoes. Now i know:)
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Post by Charles on Jul 23, 2012 18:33:48 GMT 2
Just make sure yours have them in. Some are running around with uno units.
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Post by Roons on Jul 23, 2012 20:27:41 GMT 2
Charles. It seems i have uno ones. Realy sucks but i made a temp fix.
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Post by Roons on Jul 23, 2012 20:33:20 GMT 2
And i was an idiot now! With tc locked i used hand brake in a turn at high speed on loose gravel.
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Post by Charles on Jul 23, 2012 21:17:15 GMT 2
Didnt work did it...
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Post by Roons on Jul 23, 2012 21:41:12 GMT 2
Haha no.
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Post by Charles on Jul 26, 2012 22:26:44 GMT 2
Ruan seeing as you enjoy using your handbrake so much have you considered a hydraulic conversion?
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Post by Roons on Jul 26, 2012 23:10:52 GMT 2
Charles no. My hand brake works great. Will be great if u have discs all round and 120+ kw but i cant see how it would help my tractor of a lada much. Have u done it before?
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Post by Charles on Jul 27, 2012 6:35:48 GMT 2
I have helped on such a conversion. But it doesn't work as a parking brake. Because as the brakes cool it let's go. So what works is to nut in a 2nd lever. Just a pipe that is standing straight. Works great in turns.
Charles
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