brake problem

[Joe Richardson]

I have a brake problem on the Nova,The o/s/r drum brake is getting alot hotter than the other side,so one of the shoe's could be sticking.

Took the cover off the drum today,and the shoe's are fine same as the wheel cylinder isn't leaking,Im thinking the wheel cylinder could be 'sticking' when the brakes are applied on that side:confused:

Joe

[Stuart]

poorly adjusted/not working auto adjuster

[Joe Richardson]

cheers will have to look into that:thumb:

[mowgli]

check the handbrake cable isn't binding somewhere as well

[Joe Richardson]

check the handbrake cable isn't binding somewhere as well

Im going to change the handbrake cable because the MOT tester said its due for a change because it's old,the brakes arn't binding when you spin the wheel:confused:

do you have to get a RH and a LH handbrake cable to change the whole lot.

cheers

[Simon 1867]

do you have to get a RH and a LH handbrake cable to change the whole lot.

cheers

Yes matey:thumb:

[Joe Richardson]

Yes matey:thumb:

cheers simon,i will get both then:thumb:

[Joe Richardson]

ordered new complete handbrake cable and wheel cylinders today:thumb:


so hopefully this will stop the problem:)

[brainsnova]

where the handbrake cable goes through the corner off the rear axle usaully rusts up and causes the drum to stick.

[dazz4]

when you fit new cable ake sure you grease it and especially where it goes through the corners of the axle as mentioned above, saves you money in the long run

[dazz4]

also have you checked the drums? one could be more worn than the other

[Joe Richardson]

also have you checked the drums? one could be more worn than the other

I have only checked the drivers side rear,and that is all ok:thumb:

but it's sticking!