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  2. Fiat
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  3. Brava
    4. : Replacement drums and rear brake shoes

Fiat Brava - Video tutorial

Model: Fiat Brava MK 1 - Years 1995-2001
Part: Brake discs
Operation: Replacement drums and rear brake shoes

First step: lift the car and remove the wheel bolts and the wheel itself. Unscrew the screws of the drum and remove it. With a wire brush attached to the drill, remove dirt and rust inside and outside the drum. Spray the cleaning liquid on the inside of the jaw assembly and remove the sealing springs of the jaws. Remove both jaws from the holder. Spray plenty of cleaning fluid inside the brake. Clean the entire interior of the brake. Unscrew the brake screws and remove all parts. Thoroughly clean all brake components from rust, mud and encrustations to prevent seizure. Prepare the new linings. Clean and grease the moving parts. Carefully reassemble all parts, including the springs in their guides. Secure the pins with the seegers. Refit the remaining springs in their seats. Make sure of the perfect movement of the components. Lubricate the bell well and install it. Install the return springs. Install the brake Cable E. Install the brake lining assembly and install the cable E. Install the remaining parts. Spray more cleaning liquid on the linings and wipe with a rag. Refit the drum and make sure it works correctly by pulling the brake cable. Check the correct operation of the handbrake.


Posted on 18 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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