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Vauxhall Astra F08 · Brakes
08 · Brakes

Drum brake, adjust (Brake Shoes)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra F
Section
Brake Shoes › Repair Instructions › Drum brake, adjust
BrakesDrum brake, adjust

 

Drum Brake, Adjust  

Notice: 

An adjustment of the drum brake is only necessary through the automatic setting following a dismantling of the brake, a replacement of the brake drum or brake shoe.  

It is to be ensured that the parking brake lever is released before the adjustment. In the event of uneven brake operation on the wheels the components of the drum brake and the parking brake cable are to be checked and if necessary replaced.  

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Remove the rear wheel, remove the drake drum - see operation "Brake drum Install and Remove"  

Object Number: 616198  Size: DEFAULT  Adjust   

Adjusting unit must be completely tightened. Pinion (arrow) must not lock to end of adjusting unit.  

Object Number: 2389390  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Fit brake drum - see operation "Brake drum Install and Remove". Fit brake drum - tightening torque 110 Nm. Operate the foot brake at least 20 times, until the movement of the positioning lever is no longer to be heard, as the brake shoe will be up against the brake drum.  

After adjusting drum brake: Adjust parking brake - see operation "Parking Brake, Adjust".  

 

 


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