Front brakes all replaced new pads and discs... Straight forward enough.

The rear was a different story.

As the pictures show how bad the old lot were and these according to service history were changed 2 yr ago 

I beg to differ

Here's something I've done for years them cable ties do come in useful

Nice new drum aswell

Shocking brake shoes ....

So much easier removing the hub

stevie wonder service ?  previously--I hasten to add

Edited 19 January, 20188 yr by cheshire_cat

4 minutes ago, Arghhhhhelp said:

Front brakes all replaced new pads and discs... Straight forward enough.

The rear was a different story.

As the pictures show how bad the old lot were and these according to service history were changed 2 yr ago 

I beg to differ

Look nice and new ....

1 minute ago, cheshire_cat said:

stevie wonder service ?  previously--I hasten to add

Yes indeed

for next time don't put copper grease on the hub spindle...use a yellow/clear bearing grease....as will cope with higher rpm than the copper grease which is not a lubricant per se....just a anti seize compound...it surfaces are not moving but static to each other...

3 minutes ago, fabdavrav said:

for next time don't put copper grease on the hub spindle...use a yellow/clear bearing grease....as will cope with higher rpm than the copper grease which is not a lubricant per se....just a anti seize compound...it surfaces are not moving but static to each other...

I wiped that off after the photo was taken and did apply the grease as you suggested, just can't believe the service history that came with this car claiming rear was all done 2 yr ago I feel a name and shame coming on ..

At least i know all brakes front and back are new done by myself and saving a few quid.

2 minutes ago, Arghhhhhelp said:

I wiped that off after the photo was taken and did apply the grease as you suggested, 

 

Good man...I have numerous greases which cover all situations on a car...

 

Whoever did those rears even two years ago ..all the retaining springs have fallen out ..did they not lock them in with the turn cap/plates??...

14 minutes ago, fabdavrav said:

 

Good man...I have numerous greases which cover all situations on a car...

 

Whoever did those rears even two years ago ..all the retaining springs have fallen out ..did they not lock them in with the turn cap/plates??...

I only paid £400 last September the history to it was amazing till you start to investigate and find the real truth , the poor old chap who owned it before was such a nice chap he  gave me a tenner back for diesel home and to think how these garages can do this to people is shocking to say the least

There's the old skoda

I see its had a front end crash/new front bumper or respray as the front drivers wing is creased by the bumper to wing join..

7 minutes ago, fabdavrav said:

I see its had a front end crash/new front bumper or respray as the front drivers wing is creased by the bumper to wing join..

Still same bumper good polish job its all square as i had it checked over think the previous owner caught the drive gate post when moving the car one morning , maybe a heavy breakfast of the liquid type lol. Apart from the wing crease its pretty good nick for the age

Have to admit I was proud of my rear brakes when I re newed them. All shiny with new drums. Did the front as well stops way better now. Problem is I've got alloys so the drums are a little rusted and show through brown. Going to de rust and paint this week end if the weather is ok. 

You've reminded me to get on and paint the non-green rear calliper i replaced not long ago! Need to paint both me thinks otherwise shades of green wont match

57 minutes ago, JWvrs25 said:

You've reminded me to get on and paint the non-green rear calliper i replaced not long ago! Need to paint both me thinks otherwise shades of green wont match

 

Since it's not possible to see both calipers at the same time without some kind of elaborate system of mirrors or HD CCTV a perfect match is hardly essential. A frightening insight into the state of your mental wiring, consider getting some help 

Hadn’t thought of that. Might do the one side red then and the other green   

Edited 19 January, 20188 yr by JWvrs25

7 minutes ago, JWvrs25 said:

Hadn’t thought of that. Might do the one side red then and the other green   

 

Colour blind people might get confused with which side was which and crash into you though 

Add some matching coloured LEDs to each to maintain the individuality after dark.

Edit: and make sure it's the left/port one that's red and the right/starboard one that's green, unless you want to upset (aero)nautical types.

Edited 19 January, 20188 yr by Wino

7 hours ago, Arghhhhhelp said:

Here's something I've done for years them cable ties do come in useful

 

There are six plastic 'glide pads' on each side which simply push into the backplate. The brake shoes slide on them. Yours look a bit knackered. Part number 6N0609589

 

 

 

 

Edited 20 January, 20188 yr by TMB

9 hours ago, TMB said:

 

There are six plastic 'glide pads' on each side which simply push into the backplate. The brake shoes slide on them. Yours look a bit knackered. Part number 6N0609589

 

 

 

 

All done and new ones fitted i  didn't manage another photo was getting to cold and just wanted to get the drum & wheel back on ,car down then in for a hot cuppa tea !

Next time the weather will be hot as I'll make sure its a late summer job

Edited 20 January, 20188 yr by Arghhhhhelp
I can't spell lol

Exactly 2 years ago replaced rear brakes on my Furby- TRW drums and pads (full kit with cylinders, springs, wedges, pull-back plates). + New brake cables.

Now handbrake starts to stick on one side (but am using it often).

99% that damn pin (pad<>cable's lever) is rusted again- despite, I sprayed it with ceramic grease before mounting.

So, in next days will try to drop a photo of mine "2 years old brakes" :-/

 

Question remains open- "to grease on not to grease" :-) that pin.

And if "to grease"- than with what?...

You mean the handbrake arm pivot?....

 

 

I just put a drop of oil on mine when I fitted my shoes.

Edited 10 February, 20188 yr by TMB