Hiace rear drum removal problem.

dooroy · 29-07-2021 9:50pm #1

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.

greasepalm · 30-07-2021 12:36am

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.

dooroy · 30-07-2021 12:45am

Thanks for reply.

Handbrake cables are slack .

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

greasepalm · 30-07-2021 12:57am

Hmm is there one here like this?

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

dooroy · 08-08-2021 4:40pm

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.

Hiace rear drum removal problem.

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