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Hiace rear drum removal problem.

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  • 29-07-2021 10:50pm
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    dooroy
    Registered Users Posts: 576 ✭✭✭


    A friend has a 2000 Hiace and I want to remove the rear brake drums to check linings and cylinders - it failed the brake test for the DOE

    However the drums do not want to come off and the threaded holes have stripped the threads. I feel the big problem is the lip on the inside of the drum. Handbrake has been released and slackened off .

    There is a small rubber grommet on the backplate - but I presume this is for checking lining thickness or can it be used to access and release the adjuster.

    Any advice greatly appreciated.



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    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,263 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    If grommet is a long shape it might be for the adjuster inside to release as might need a hook to pull the lever while turning the adjuster. Dont forget to slacken off handbrake tension to let lever return further.



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    dooroy
    Registered Users Posts: 576 ✭✭✭dooroy


    Thanks for reply.

    Handbrake cables are slack .

    Grommet is a small round one so that probably means its just for inspection.



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    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,263 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Hmm is there one here like this?


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO4cxxlRYsY



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    #5
    dooroy
    Registered Users Posts: 576 ✭✭✭dooroy


    The van is owned by a landscaper and much caked on /dried out mud etc .

    But having seen this I began 'digging' and found there is a slot even though its very hard to access - so I sprayed in some releasing fluid on the adjuster and it seemed to do the trick . Brakes passed on retest.

    Thanks for your help.



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