Z3 Rear Discs. Help Please.

[andyglym]

Trying to change the pads and discs on Bella, all stripped down but just cannot get the discs off. Handbrake cable adjusters have been backed off, handbrake is off, caliper carrier is off and hub retaining hex nut is off. Just will not move (FBH already used) Any top tips please?

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

Make sure everything is undone, then use a bigger hammer?

Mike

 

[andyglym]

Make sure everything is undone, then use a bigger hammer?

Mike

All undone Mike, just a dam good t**t with my FBH?

 

[GazHyde]

Seen this a few times in the Zed Shed and you are just gonna have to lean on that FBH a bit harder Andy.

 

[andyglym]

Ockley dokly FBH power it is then. Many thanks Gaz.

 

[t-tony]

1. Is the disc moving at all? 2. It does look at bit crusty, smack it on the outer edge at the point the calliper fits, then half a turn and smack that side, repeat till it moves. 3. Make sure the parking brake shoe adjusters inside the drum are backed right off.

Tony.

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

All undone Mike, just a dam good t**t with my FBH?

Well done Andy, now clean up the hub and put the new ones on?

Mike

 

[andyglym]

We have a result on the off side;

Shoes look OK so I'll clean up and put on new disc.

Many thanks chaps

 

[Antm72]

I would tap all around the drum of the disk think you may find it is a build up of crud between the hub and the disc you could try tapping from the rear of the disc to break the seal...

 

[t-tony]

If you're not fitting new p/b shoes have areal good look to make sure the lining isn't starting to lift from the metal shoe, if that comes off it can wrap around the other shoe and lock the wheel, which can be very dangerous. If in any doubt put new ones on.

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

1. Is the disc moving at all? 2. It does look at bit crusty, smack it on the outer edge at the point the calliper fits, then half a turn and smack that side, repeat till it moves. 3. Make sure the parking brake shoe adjusters inside the drum are backed right off.

Tony.

Handbrake adjusters are a t**t to do but done. Very good instructions on Pelican Parts with photos.

Thanks Tony

 

[andyglym]

If you're not fitting new p/b shoes have areal good look to make sure the lining isn't starting to lift from the metal shoe, if that comes off it can wrap around the other shoe and lock the wheel, which can be very dangerous. If in any doubt put new ones on.

Tony.

Like a newbie didn't realise it had shoes for the handbrake so didn't buy. Look OK but will get some new ones in the new year and fit.

Many thanks

 

[t-tony]

If you're happy with the shoes, rebuild the drums and adjust them before fitting calliper. Tighten the adjuster fully up till you can't turn the drum, tap round with a hammer to centralise the shoes and see if they will adjust any more. If not slacken the adjuster 1 click at a time till you can turn the drum, then 2 clicks more.

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

If you're happy with the shoes, rebuild the drums and adjust them before fitting calliper. Tighten the adjuster fully up till you can't turn the drum, tap round with a hammer to centralise the shoes and see if they will adjust any more. If not slacken the adjuster 1 click at a time till you can turn the drum, then 2 clicks more.

Tony.

On the other side though, not so good. New shoes it is then

Great advise Tony and many thanks

 

[Antm72]

Not be much shoe there then

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

Better to wait and do it properly Andy, never skimp on new parts however much you want to get it back on the road.

Mike

 

[andyglym]

Better to wait and do it properly Andy, never skimp on new parts however much you want to get it back on the road.

Mike

Off to get new shoes now Mike. Many thanks

 

[andyglym]

No shoes in stock, special order only. Bugger Just get it all cleaned up prior to getting the new shoes.

Thanks again for your help all.

 

[Low Rider]

My brother uses copper grease or copper slip on metal to metal items also on all threads which makes undoing threads so much easier.

 

[t-tony]

One more thing to consider Andy, is the removal of the hold down pins and springs. You will need a 5mm allen key to push in and turn the pins (1/4 turn either way) to release them from the back plate. A crude bayonet type of fitting. If you don't have a key to fit you can use thin nosed mole grips but the allen key is the better option as you can work through one of the wheel bolt holes. You could remove one and take it to get the correct size, but I think they are 5mm.If they are really badly corroded you can get fitting kits from such as Euro Car Parts or Andrew Page outlets.

Tony.