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Servicing Rear Brakes
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xadi
, Apr 06 2011 10:20 AM, 8 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 06 April 2011 - 10:20 AM
In our beloved 206 maintenance schedule, there is no mention of servicing of rear brakes. However I would personally recommend this. This is because the rear drum brakes are completely seal. So, when we brake, the brake dust from the brake shoe builds up in the drum. In the long run, this build up of dust will reduce the ability of the rear drum brakes to disperse heat. I would recommend that the rear drums be opened and cleaned yearly, regardless of mileage. This can be done by any mechanic. No special tools or special knowledge is required. Opening up the rear drums is exactly the same as for any other cars (kancil, proton, etc). You should not pay more than Rm30-40 for servicing it.
#2
Posted 06 April 2011 - 02:53 PM
QUOTE (xadi @ Apr 6 2011, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In our beloved 206 maintenance schedule, there is no mention of servicing of rear brakes. However I would personally recommend this. This is because the rear drum brakes are completely seal. So, when we brake, the brake dust from the brake shoe builds up in the drum. In the long run, this build up of dust will reduce the ability of the rear drum brakes to disperse heat. I would recommend that the rear drums be opened and cleaned yearly, regardless of mileage. This can be done by any mechanic. No special tools or special knowledge is required. Opening up the rear drums is exactly the same as for any other cars (kancil, proton, etc). You should not pay more than Rm30-40 for servicing it.
xadi,
besides just servicing the drum brake any wear and tear parts/components need to be changed? or just plain servicing only?
sn00pz
#3
Posted 06 April 2011 - 09:23 PM
QUOTE (sn00py @ Apr 6 2011, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
xadi,
besides just servicing the drum brake any wear and tear parts/components need to be changed? or just plain servicing only?
besides just servicing the drum brake any wear and tear parts/components need to be changed? or just plain servicing only?
Nothing to be changed. If the brake shoe is worn out or the brake pump is leaking then have it changed. other than that...just cleaning it is enough
#5
Posted 25 April 2011 - 04:11 PM
Thanks for the useful recommendation.
Went to replace tyres yesterday. Asked the mechanic to "service" brakes. Opened up the drum cover.... very very dusty.....thouroughly cleaned with air blower and water. Don't know phychological effect or real.. now felt that the brake more "makan" ....hehe.
Went to replace tyres yesterday. Asked the mechanic to "service" brakes. Opened up the drum cover.... very very dusty.....thouroughly cleaned with air blower and water. Don't know phychological effect or real.. now felt that the brake more "makan" ....hehe.
#6
Posted 25 April 2011 - 08:28 PM
QUOTE (bising @ Apr 25 2011, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the useful recommendation.
Went to replace tyres yesterday. Asked the mechanic to "service" brakes. Opened up the drum cover.... very very dusty.....thouroughly cleaned with air blower and water. Don't know phychological effect or real.. now felt that the brake more "makan" ....hehe.
Went to replace tyres yesterday. Asked the mechanic to "service" brakes. Opened up the drum cover.... very very dusty.....thouroughly cleaned with air blower and water. Don't know phychological effect or real.. now felt that the brake more "makan" ....hehe.
anything without resistant will perform better......
#7
Posted 25 April 2011 - 11:23 PM
I'm gettin drum brakes changed to disc...not enough bite even for the 1.4l power plant...damn i miss this forum! :-)
#8
Posted 19 May 2011 - 10:51 PM
vinnie, do share with us the conversion cost..
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#9
Posted 22 May 2011 - 02:23 PM
QUOTE (Art806 @ May 19 2011, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
vinnie, do share with us the conversion cost..
Art, I believe u will need to change the rear axle, got it from half cut for 1.2k.