Any tips on replacing handbrake shoes

Mangizmo · 26th July 2020, 08:26

My 54 plate Tourer has passed another MOT

with just an advisory on handbrake efficiency (done the cable compensator long ago), I suspect the shoes need changing, any tips before I embark on the task of changing them ? Thanks Vaughan

Mike Noc · 26th July 2020, 08:56

Probably just need a good clean out - corrosion builds up over time on the inside of the drum. With the discs off you can check for any cracks in the shoe lining, and if you find any then replace them.

Worth checking for corrosion of the back plates, if left unchecked the magnetic reluctors can get damaged and the ABS light will come on.

macafee2 · 26th July 2020, 09:07

Also worth checking corrosion of the surface of the brake drum, if to bad no amount of adjusting will get you a good handbrake.
When you have the handbrake apart pull the cable from the back plate, grease where it goes into the back plate and refit.

macafee2

Lovel · 26th July 2020, 09:30

Undo the adjusters before attempting to remove the disc housing otherwise you will rip open the back plate holes where the shoe retainers engage.

patrolman pete · 26th July 2020, 09:43

Only fit the manufacturer’s specified handbrake shoes which were TRW. I struggled for years with a stainless steel compensator and other makes of shoes including Pagid and I was constantly adjusting the shoes to get some slight grip to just scrape through the MOT. A recommendation from Jules about the TRW shoes having the correct coefficient of friction and my handbrake can almost put my face through the windscreen now and the handbrake lever has a bit of ‘spring’ to it and proves how good the compensator mod is.

Mangizmo · 26th July 2020, 09:59

Thanks to all for these great tips :-)

Mangizmo · 26th July 2020, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Only fit the manufacturer’s specified handbrake shoes which were TRW. I struggled for years with a stainless steel compensator and other makes of shoes including Pagid and I was constantly adjusting the shoes to get some slight grip to just scrape through the MOT. A recommendation from Jules about the TRW shoes having the correct coefficient of friction and my handbrake can almost put my face through the windscreen now and the handbrake lever has a bit of ‘spring’ to it and proves how good the compensator mod is.

I had previously long ago bought these, but after your comments I will order some TRW ? at least I can use the fitting kit maybe
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Mangizmo · 26th July 2020, 11:22

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333618121542

planenut · 26th July 2020, 12:04

Whilst you have the drums and shoes off, apply a small amount of grease to every point at which metal moves on metal.

COLVERT · 26th July 2020, 14:27

Here's a pic for when you fit it all back together again.

26th July 2020, 08:26	#1
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	Any tips on replacing handbrake shoes My 54 plate Tourer has passed another MOT with just an advisory on handbrake efficiency (done the cable compensator long ago), I suspect the shoes need changing, any tips before I embark on the task of changing them ? Thanks Vaughan

26th July 2020, 09:59	#6
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	Great tips Thanks to all for these great tips :-)

26th July 2020, 11:22	#8
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	Just ordered these TRW shoes as recommended thanks :-) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333618121542

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26th July 2020, 08:56	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,543 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Probably just need a good clean out - corrosion builds up over time on the inside of the drum. With the discs off you can check for any cracks in the shoe lining, and if you find any then replace them. Worth checking for corrosion of the back plates, if left unchecked the magnetic reluctors can get damaged and the ABS light will come on.

26th July 2020, 09:07	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,904 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Also worth checking corrosion of the surface of the brake drum, if to bad no amount of adjusting will get you a good handbrake. When you have the handbrake apart pull the cable from the back plate, grease where it goes into the back plate and refit. macafee2

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Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	Undo the adjusters before attempting to remove the disc housing otherwise you will rip open the back plate holes where the shoe retainers engage.

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patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,417 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Only fit the manufacturer’s specified handbrake shoes which were TRW. I struggled for years with a stainless steel compensator and other makes of shoes including Pagid and I was constantly adjusting the shoes to get some slight grip to just scrape through the MOT. A recommendation from Jules about the TRW shoes having the correct coefficient of friction and my handbrake can almost put my face through the windscreen now and the handbrake lever has a bit of ‘spring’ to it and proves how good the compensator mod is.

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,944 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Whilst you have the drums and shoes off, apply a small amount of grease to every point at which metal moves on metal.