Obey_R 23 Posted July 22, 2013 Evening gents, I recently stripped, cleaned and greased the rear drum brakes, refitted and adjusted the brakes up again, no problem. But after the last few weeks they've been getting gradually worse to the point where the handbrake is u.s and foot brake is only working the fronts. Under inspection, the adjusters on the rear drums have wound themselves back in, so they're sitting back from the drum. There aren't any 'auto adjuster' catches on, which I know don't auto adjust anyway, but would they at least stop them from winding back in? For the time being I've just adjusted them back up and put a drop of loctite on the threads. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Have you fitted the LH adjuster to the RH side and vice versa? If you have then they work in the opposite way to what they are supposed to. Edited July 22, 2013 by Daviewonder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obey_R 23 Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) No, the adjusters themselves work fine by hand, it's just under heavy braking I can only assume they start to unwind? Only have the adjustment wheel fitted, the small bent bit of metal isn't fitted anymore. They're the only bits that are meant to auto adjust, right? Edited July 22, 2013 by Obey_R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) The little bits of metal stop the adjusters unadjusting too, it works like a ratchet. Edited July 22, 2013 by Daviewonder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obey_R 23 Posted July 22, 2013 Yeah that's my problem, is that they're not fitted, thanks for the clarification. Are you aware if they are available to purchase, either separately or with drums etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obey_R 23 Posted July 22, 2013 Are these correct? http://www.niparts.com/Fac/00A6A3/NK/421904.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willem_Jacobs 6 1 Cars Posted July 25, 2013 Can't tell, theres two different makes of them... Bendix or Bosch if i'm not mistaken... Best thing to do is to replace the whole brake kit (not the drums themselves tho) The sets differ in type of brake cylinders (different shape of mounting) and the adjuster system... I've recently done this on the brakes of my mums 106 sport... Almost got to the point of replacing everything for disc-brake items... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,646 Posted July 25, 2013 its bendix or girling, 1.6 is girling rears, 40mm wide shoes. most motorfactors do them now as a kit, not sure if these specific ones are available however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
