SAFARI STORME MY14

BRAKES 17 BRAKES REMOVAL OF SHOES Jack up the vehicle. Remove the wheels. Remove the brake drum as per the above procedure. Detach the hand brake cable from the lever on the trailing shoe by moving the lever towards the centre of the brake and removing the cable end from its location in the end of the lever. Using a suitable drift, take out the end of the shoe return spring from the hole in the w/cyl end of the trailing shoe. Reduce the adjuster assembly to its minimum length by lifting the end of the pawl lever and rotating the serrated adjuster nut. 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. Manipulate the shoes to detach the adjuster assembly and shoe return spring (8). 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 back plate 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. .