Why are my brakes not working on my Mk6 Fiesta?
Why are my brakes not working on my Mk6 Fiesta?
I need to change my brake shoes on a Mk6 Fiesta, but can not get the drum off. I’ve removed the bearing nut and the drum will rock back and forward. I think what has happened is that the shoes have worn a groove into the drums and the shoes are not able to get off the lip.
How do you remove rear drum brake on Ford Fiesta?
Using a puller ensures the bearing is pulled square to avoid damage. You can do it by wedging screwdrivers and chisels around the edge of the drum to lever it off but this often does damage the bearing. Can you leave the wheel on the studs and use it as leverage or is that a nasty idea?
How can I replace my rear brake shoes?
Use whatever combination of pliers, screwdrivers and fingers you can to coerce the little baxtered into position. We can now replace the short spring to secure the adjuster strut to the trailing shoe; see Fig. 22 for its correct location.
What are the pins on rear brake shoes?
Actually this is not quite correct; in that picture the cups and springs securing the shoes have been removed, leaving only the pins (circled).
I need to change my brake shoes on a Mk6 Fiesta, but can not get the drum off. I’ve removed the bearing nut and the drum will rock back and forward. I think what has happened is that the shoes have worn a groove into the drums and the shoes are not able to get off the lip.
Using a puller ensures the bearing is pulled square to avoid damage. You can do it by wedging screwdrivers and chisels around the edge of the drum to lever it off but this often does damage the bearing. Can you leave the wheel on the studs and use it as leverage or is that a nasty idea?
When to replace the brakes on a Ford Focus?
The steps in this guide outline the procedure to replace the brake shoes on all Focus models in the 2005-2007 generation, except for the ST model, which has rear disc brakes. These instructions also can be used to replace the brake drums, in addition to the shoes.
Use whatever combination of pliers, screwdrivers and fingers you can to coerce the little baxtered into position. We can now replace the short spring to secure the adjuster strut to the trailing shoe; see Fig. 22 for its correct location.
