T3 rear brake drum overheating
Posted: 22 Mar 2021, 14:13
Hi Forum, I have and ongoing problem of the rear brake drum overheating !?
I have had a look through Wiki and the Forum including Jeds wheel bearing change youtube video.
With the wheel jacked up I tested for 'bearing play' , virtually no vertical or lateral movement apparent, so I think i can assume the bearing is serviceable.
History, I have recently fitted new brake shoes (L and R) adjusted accordingly and run in for a few hundred miles.
New brake drum hydraulic cylinders were fitted last year. Brake Drum does not have any ridges or any significant signs of wear, so I think that ok.
MOT end of 2020 and had a problem on Brake Tester, it showed an imbalance between L and R. The overheating drum was not holding as well as the other side.
I then took off the wheel and drum for inspection, bit of dust, but all looked good, springs and retainer clips all in place. Replaced drum and made adjustment to expand shoes and therefore provide better balance (L and R) This did improve 'balance' on braking.
I checked the underbody brake cable adjuster and tightened up to obtain 2-4 notches on Handbrake Lever
BUT after all the above there is still an overheating issue on the one rear brake drum !
I have run out of ideas or solutions to this problem, uuuggghhh !
Any suggestions (constructive preferred !) what next to check or do to remedy this chronic problem would be much appreciated, thanks
Bill
I have had a look through Wiki and the Forum including Jeds wheel bearing change youtube video.
With the wheel jacked up I tested for 'bearing play' , virtually no vertical or lateral movement apparent, so I think i can assume the bearing is serviceable.
History, I have recently fitted new brake shoes (L and R) adjusted accordingly and run in for a few hundred miles.
New brake drum hydraulic cylinders were fitted last year. Brake Drum does not have any ridges or any significant signs of wear, so I think that ok.
MOT end of 2020 and had a problem on Brake Tester, it showed an imbalance between L and R. The overheating drum was not holding as well as the other side.
I then took off the wheel and drum for inspection, bit of dust, but all looked good, springs and retainer clips all in place. Replaced drum and made adjustment to expand shoes and therefore provide better balance (L and R) This did improve 'balance' on braking.
I checked the underbody brake cable adjuster and tightened up to obtain 2-4 notches on Handbrake Lever
BUT after all the above there is still an overheating issue on the one rear brake drum !
I have run out of ideas or solutions to this problem, uuuggghhh !
Any suggestions (constructive preferred !) what next to check or do to remedy this chronic problem would be much appreciated, thanks
Bill