What happens when brake drums go bad?
One of the first symptoms of bad or failing drum brakes is unusual brake pedal feel. If the brake drums are worn excessively they can cause vibrations that may be felt in the pedal. Worn drums may also cause shuddering or pulsating that will become noticeable once you step on the pedal.
What do I need to replace my handbrake drum?
You’ll need new shoes (best option), an oil seal, FRC 1780, (fits all standard Series models, even SI, but not V8 or one ton) a felt washer 622042, four propshaft bolt nuts NZ60641L (always replace these with new!) and possibly 6 new nuts for the drum, 50525.
Why is oil coming out of my handbrake drum?
You may notice oil coming out of your handbrake (transmission brake) drum. This will in all probability be a leak from the gearbox rear output shaft oil seal. Later series models have an oil catcher on the output flange, and the oil is supposed to leak out of a hole in the casting, just in front of the handbrake backplate.
How do you replace a handbrake drum on a Land Rover?
You should clean out the drain hole for the oil catcher too at this point, and then dry everything off. Replacing the seal is the same as any other oil seal. You must make sure it goes in evenly and squarely or it won’t work.
How long does it take to replace a brake drum?
Brake drum maintenance and replacement requires that you first remove the old brake drums from the wheels. This procedure is usually fairly simple, requiring no more than a half hour or so and common vehicle maintenance tools. Park the vehicle in a clear, flat area.
You’ll need new shoes (best option), an oil seal, FRC 1780, (fits all standard Series models, even SI, but not V8 or one ton) a felt washer 622042, four propshaft bolt nuts NZ60641L (always replace these with new!) and possibly 6 new nuts for the drum, 50525.
What happens when you change the drum on a car?
Most drum brakes on cars and other common vehicles are hydraulically powered. If there is a leak in the hydraulic system, you may notice fluid inside the drum and on the brake shoes. Usually, this is accompanied by decreased brake performance. If necessary, replace the leaky wheel cylinder.
How do you change the brakes on a new car?
Use the star wheel adjuster to adjust the shoes outward, making sure the drum will fit over the shoes and onto the studs or hub freely. Wipe down the brake surface of your new or resurfaced brake drum with brake cleaner and install it.