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How to Replace the Rear Brake Shoes on a Piaggio Vespa PX 125

Model: Piaggio Vespa Px 125
Part: Brake drums and shoes

Video tutorial

You can replace the rear brake shoes on a Piaggio Vespa PX 125 by loosening the screws that secure the wheel to the corresponding hub. Once the hub is removed, you can access the drum. The drum can now be opened by loosening the screws to access the underlying shoes: these can now be loosened and disconnected from their actuator.

The new shoes can now be positioned in their housing and connected properly; finally, reposition the drum and check that everything is functioning.


Posted on 15 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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