Rear break shoe check (Every 12 months - regardless of mileage)

Routine maintenance and servicing / Rear break shoe check (Every 12 months - regardless of mileage)

1 Jack up the rear of the car and support on axle stands (see “Jacking and vehicle support”). Do not remove the wheels.

2 Working beneath the car remove the rubber plugs from the front of the backplates and check that the linings are not worn below the minimum thickness given in the Specifications (see illustration). If necessary use a torch.

3.2 Rear brake shoe lining inspection plug location

3 If the friction material on any shoe is worn down to the specified minimum thickness or less, all four shoes must be renewed as a set.

4 At the same time check for signs of brake fluid leakage.

5 For a comprehensive check, the brake drum should be removed and cleaned. This will allow the wheel cylinders to be checked, and the condition of the brake drum itself to be fully examined (see Chapter 9).

6 Refit the rubber plugs then lower the car to the ground.