Parking Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

Handbrake, brake shoes, replacing

Special tools:
999 7225 Wrench 999 7225 Wrench

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Remove the panel covering the handbrake lever
See Parking brake lever, replacing [1][2]Parking Brake Lever, Replacing.

Release the handbrake adjuster




Slacken off the adjustment screw 5-10 turns so that the brake disc can be removed.

Remove the rear wheels

Remove the brake caliper and holder




Hang the brake caliper from the spring using a wire.

Note! Do not damage the ABS line.

Remove the brake disc





Remove
- see Replacing front brake discs, B5244T5, B5254T2 Replacing Front Brake Discs
- see Brake disc rear, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Disc Rear, Replacing.

Remove the brake shoes




Remove the two fixing springs for the brake shoes. Use 999 7225 Wrench 999 7225 Wrench.
Compress the spring and move it backward, and let up so that the spring's end fits the slot in the bracket and can be removed.




Detach the return spring at the expander.
Bend the brake shoes apart and remove them with the return spring and spacer.

Cleaning and checking




Check that no grease has leaked out of the wheel hub.
Check the handbrake expander for damage. Lubricate if necessary.
Clean the surfaces of the brake drum where the brake shoes make contact.
Check that hub flange is clean. Remove any rust.
Lubricate the contact surfaces on the brake shield. Use heat resistant grease, P/N 1161325-4.

Installation

Install the brake components





Install:
- the brake shoes
- the spacer and the small return spring on the brake shoes.

Installation brake components, continued








Install the fixing springs for the brake shoes and the return spring at the expander.

Install:
- the lower fixing spring, use 999 7225 Wrench 999 7225 Wrench.
Point the spring's catch forward, compress the spring and move it forward and let up so that the catch locks in the bracket.
- the upper fixing spring.
Check that the brake shoes are positioned correctly in the expander.
Install the return spring at the expander.

Install the brake disc and the locating pin




Tighten locating pin. Tighten to 8 Nm.

Check the brake pads. Replace if necessary
See Brake pads rear, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Rear, Replacing.

Install the caliper holder and the brake caliper




Press the brake pads in the caliper apart. Install the caliper holder and the brake caliper.
Tighten the caliper holder mounting screws. Tighten to 60 Nm.

Note! Use new screws.

Install the wheel
See Installing wheels Service and Repair.

Adjust the handbrake




The handbrake lever must be in its lowest position.
Full effect can be obtained between the second and fifth ratchet teeth.

Caution! Follow the adjustment instructions to obtain full handbrake effect.

Turn the adjustment screw so that full braking effect is achieved between the second and the fifth notch.

Final check
Check that the wheels rotate freely after adjustment.

Test drive and readjust the handbrake
After replacing the brake shoes:
Drive the car at 30 km/h. Apply the handbrake lever until the car stops. This allows the brake shoes to bed into the brake drum.
Adjust the handbrake as required.

Install the panel over the handbrake lever
See Parking brake lever, replacing [1][2]Parking Brake Lever, Replacing.