SAFARI

BRAKES

lever (18) and rotating the serrated adjuster nut (11).

Taking care not to damage the rubber dust covers

(25) on the wheel cylinder body (30), slide both shoes

(2 & 3) off the wheel cylinder pistons. Fig. 22

Manipulate the shoes to detach the adjuster assembly

and shoe return spring (8).

Remove shoe hold down springs (6) and cup washers

(5) from the back plate by compressing the spring (6).

Fig. 23

INSPECTION

Observe for wheel cylinder leak by lifting the rubber

dust covers (25) on the cylinder. If leak is observed

replacement of kit is recommended. If no leak is

observed, check the pistons (26) for freedom of

movement and temporarily fit an elastic band around

the cylinder to retain the pistons in the bore.

CLEANING

Clean the backplate thoroughly. Use a wire brush to

remove any corrosion, but take care not to damage

the rubber dust covers on the wheel cylinder.

Note : Never use petrol or kerosene, or paraffin

etc. for cleaning brake parts as they are

dangerous.

Ensure shoe-sliding platforms on the backplate (1)

are smooth and not corroded. If necessary, Clean the

filings and apply a light smear of Graphite grease (high

melting point grease) to each platform. Fig. 24

Examine the adjuster assembly to see it is in good

working order and ensure the adjuster nut is free to

run the full length of the thread. Care must be taken to

fit left and right hand thread nuts properly.

RELININGTHE SHOES (

Fig. 25)

Inspect the linings. Linings should not be allowed to

wear down to the rivet heads. If the linings are worn

down to 0.5 mm above the rivet head they must be

replaced. Derivet them carefully. Before deriveting,

detach the hand brake operating lever from the trailing

shoe. This may be done as follows:

Remove retaining plate from the pin groove by sliding

with a screw driver. Remove spring plate. Lightly tap

the pin to remove the operating lever from the shoe. If

excessive wear on this pin is noticed, it should be

replaced.

Fig. 23

Fig.24

Fig. 25