106 rear brakes etc

Discussion in 'Peugeot 106' started by only_me, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. only_me

    only_me Guest

    Handbrake has given up the ghost, lever comes all the way, yet almost no
    friction to rear wheels.

    Took it to one of the quick fit tyre/brakes places who quoted £65 for new
    shoes (fine) , but once left with them they decided it would be £230+
    since cylinders had gone (they said) , convinced they just didn't want the
    job, quicker profits to be made on other jobs that day?

    Also convinced they never even looked inside the drums due to the hub nut
    issue

    Can anyone tell me the torque setting for the hub nuts and the
    spanner/socket size reqd (and how long a bar I'm going to need to get them
    undone :)) - no mention of this in Haynes man that I can find

    Going to have to have a go myself
    thx
     
    only_me, Aug 27, 2007
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  2. To be fair to KF how coudl they know the cylinders were shagged until
    the hubs were off? If they are shagged then you are not going to put
    the car right by bodging it as you suggest.
     
    Chinese Cracker, Aug 27, 2007
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  3. only_me

    Malc Guest

    Where does it say he's going to bodge it?
     
    Malc, Aug 27, 2007
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  4. only_me

    Malc Guest

    Well in my Haynes manual on page 9-2 it says Rear Hub nut 103lb/ft and to
    use a new nut. IIRC it's probably 32mm but why not just take the wheel off
    and measure it?
     
    Malc, Aug 27, 2007
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  5. only_me

    Chrs Guest

    Very Easy job todo, i am always doing them, and the nut is a
    32mm. unless some has fitted a diff nut,always fit a new nut.do it up at
    100lbs.
     
    Chrs, Aug 27, 2007
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  6. only_me

    Chrs Guest

    If your local to me i will lend you the bar and socket to do the job at
    no charge,or i could help you do the job?
    chris addlestone surrey.
     
    Chrs, Aug 27, 2007
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  7. If it DOES want cylinders and he doesn't fit them it will be a bodged
    job. Easy peasy.
     
    Chinese Cracker, Aug 27, 2007
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  8. only_me

    only_me Guest

    Thanks for all responses, and pointer to torque setting( yes its in my
    manual too ! ).

    Not looking to bodge it, just not happy with their pricing, which seemed
    to be to price it for the worst case (and you know that would be the one
    you would pay regardless)

    Not sure how they could justify that price either ( online pricing : shoes
    £17, pair of cylinders £30 )
    If its £65 to change pads, changing cylinders at same time can only add 30
    mins to the job at most, surely.

    Anyway this if for my sons car which doesn't have much value left in it,
    so whilst we want it to be safe, it needs to be cheap, sorry, cost
    effective too.

    If it need a cylinder then I'll probably fit one, although only need the
    car for another 6/12 months

    Chris, Thanks for the kind offer, in internet terms then yes we are
    localish, reading/wokingham, plus I work near Heathrow.
    if you want to email me your phone number, I may take you up on that, sure
    you can work out what it is - cbartley@no_hotmail_spam.com

    Thanks
     
    only_me, Aug 28, 2007
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  9. only_me

    Brian Guest

    Can you see any wetness on the backing plate on either side when looking
    from underneath? If not, the cylenders might well be OK. If they are
    leaking, you must replace them, if they are not, leave well alone.
     
    Brian, Aug 29, 2007
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  10. only_me

    Chrs Guest

    Have you done your rear brakes plus cyls? so have a good look at the
    rear wheels to see if you got fluid on the back plate and dripping down
    on to the wheels.also is the fluid going down ?
    chris addlestone surrey..
     
    Chrs, Aug 30, 2007
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