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Replacing the Rear Brake Shoes on a Peugeot 205

Model: Peugeot 205 MK 1 - Years 1983-1999
Part: Brake drums and shoes

Learn how to replace the rear drum brake shoes on a Peugeot 205. Lift the car on a column lift and remove the wheel to access the brake drum. Once the wheel is removed, undo the locking pins of the drum cover using a socket spanner, then remove the cover from the wheel hub. Use a socket spanner to detach the shoes from inside the brake drum. Fit the new shoes into the drum of the car. Close the brake drum and tighten the screws. Refit the wheel and lower the car. Test the brake operation.

Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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