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    Question v70 D5 2003 rear brake renewal

    Hello all,

    I need to replace my rear brake system, as one set of handbrake shoes turned into metal on metal which have obviously damaged the inside drom of the brake disc.

    €150 got me all the parts (I intend to use locktite instead of renewing the caliper bracket bolts) plus high-melting grease.

    As the new parts are covered in preservation grease (shoes) / oil (discs), do I need to use a special cleanser to emove it or will a clean cloth be sufficient?

    Tks in advance.

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    where are you located,if your near me id be happy to help you and show you if your not sure,

    and the linings wont have any grease etc on them,
    but the drums probably have,but a bit of thinners or brake cleaner will remove the grease,

    the job isnt really a big job ,so not too bad.
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    I live across the water, but thanks for the offer.

    I am curious as to why one set of handbrake shoes have lost their linings whereas the other set hasnt and provides the same braking force as the main back brakes on that side...

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    The brake shoes are known to bind to the drum on these cars. Ever pulled away and heard a bang from the back? that'll be the shoe un-sticking. Sometimes they stick so hard, it shreds the friction lining on the shoe, pulling it off.
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    Thanks guys. I performed the operaton today, and all I can say is that the handbrake shoe springs are tricky getting back on. Top-tip, if you forget the small shoe-tp-shoe spring, the disc's drum won't fit over the shoes. :-)

    Also, you may need to use a mallet to seat the disc correctly in order for the wheel hub to turn freely.

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