I recently replaced the bearings in the rear wheels on my VW 1997 Polo.
When replacing the drum I noticed that one of the brake linings was cracked right across, along a line where the lining was riveted to the shoe.
I am trying to replace the shoes but I am finding it very difficult to disconnect the hand brake cable. Has any one any ideas on how to disconnect the cable? Is it usually tricky to disconnect?
I also noticed a problem with one of the wheel cylinders. The surface on which one of the shoes rests is almost completely flat. Could this allow the shoe to slip off and lose contact with the piston of the wheel cylinder?
What does replacement of the wheel cylinder entail? Would it be necessary to bleed the whole brake system following replacement of the wheel cylinder?
I have a Haynes manual on the car.
Any information would be most welcome!
Regards,
Jimmy
When replacing the drum I noticed that one of the brake linings was cracked right across, along a line where the lining was riveted to the shoe.
I am trying to replace the shoes but I am finding it very difficult to disconnect the hand brake cable. Has any one any ideas on how to disconnect the cable? Is it usually tricky to disconnect?
I also noticed a problem with one of the wheel cylinders. The surface on which one of the shoes rests is almost completely flat. Could this allow the shoe to slip off and lose contact with the piston of the wheel cylinder?
What does replacement of the wheel cylinder entail? Would it be necessary to bleed the whole brake system following replacement of the wheel cylinder?
I have a Haynes manual on the car.
Any information would be most welcome!
Regards,
Jimmy