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    4. : How to replace the brake cylinder of the Fiat 500 L from the 1970s

Fiat 500 - Video tutorial

Model: Fiat 500 Epoca - Years 1957-1975
Part: Drums and shoes
Operation: How to replace the brake cylinder of the Fiat 500 L from the 1970s

If the activation cylinder of the rear shoes has to be replaced, position the vehicle on suitable car stands and remove the rear wheel; proceed with disassembling the drum fixing pins which, if blocked, should be heated with a torch; once the pins and the drum have been removed, unhook and remove the shoes and then disconnect the brake fluid hose from the cylinder and unscrew the relative fixing nuts to be able to remove it; carry out a thorough cleaning of both the drum and the hub to eliminate any residual oil and rust; It is certainly also advisable to repaint everything; then proceed with the installation of the new cylinder, springs and jaws and then reposition the drum by applying grease to the fixing pins.


Posted on 17 September 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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