PICTURES SOON!!!
Welcome, I am going to go through the basics, and give
you some hints.
I ordered my parts from California Imports, they have
some very good prices and are very nice to work with.
The cost:
Item
# of them
$Cost$
#1 Rear wheel cylinders (22mm)
2 of course
$11.99 Ea.
#2 Rear axle seal kit
2 if needed*
$2.95 Ea.
#3 HOSES**
2
$9.95 Ea.
#4 Shoes???(Might not need these,
I didn't)
1 set of 4
$23.95 a Set
#5 Spring Set (optional)
1 Set for rear
$13.95
Overhaul Costs
Shipping adds more remember!!!
Totals
Also Add $$ for tanny, and Brake fluid.
$???
Deluxe Brake rebuild #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
$87.68
This one is the best one to do, although you can do it over time, due
the large cost.
With this one I also recommend cleaning, and painting the backing plate,
and also check
out the E-brake cables.
I just need Brakes!!! #'s 1, 3, 4
$67.83
Without shoe's(#4)
$43.88
(The above 2 are what I call the poor mans job. Its just because you
HAVE TO get brakes.
* The rear seal kit is optional, its a good thing to have, if you remove the backing plate. I didn't use one, I cheated, and permatexed the broken seal back in place....I am sure I will pay with my own sweat and blood some day. But this is a good inexpensive reassurance part to have. Its one less thing to worry about if done right.
Lets Begin!!!!!!
Things to remember.
Only use brake fluid, or brake cleaning products to clean.
Keep all shop manuals by and handy.
Go through every step before you start to work.(Know
what your doing before you do it)
There is espestis, in "certain kinds" of brake pad dust.
Try not to kill yourself.
Jack the car up properly, and make sure it is supported
well.
Hot VW Trends did this, and saved my booty a couple times.
Step 1 (If parts are ordered....or
bus is not moving any were fast)
Remove large rear axle Nuts. Loosen the
5 lugs. Jack up car. Then remove back brake drums. If you can't
get the drums off, Keep the wheel on the drum ,and pull on the wheel, loosen
the nuts if needed. This acts as a jack hammer affect, works very well.
Step 2
Look at all the dirt, and dust inside the rear
drum and plate, and give a disgusted. "Holy crap that's dirty".
Now spread the springs on the hoses at the top part, and remove that spring,
then do some prying with the old "flat blade screw driver" the springs,
and the shoes should be detached after that.
Poor mans job move to step 3P <P for Poor.
These 2 pictures above show the whole assembly, then then the shoes,
springs, and brake lever taken off. This si what it should look like.
Step 3 (Only for the deluxe
or in between the two)
Then remove small stop clip on the
E-brake line(Magazine failed to mention this, But I figured it out after
a bit of struggle, Then the E-brake line slides out(or it gets beat out
in my case) of the backing plate.
Notice the Brake line is removed. Now undo all the botls
Step 3P
Detach the in the rear the metal brake
line connecting to the wheel cylinder. Use correct size tool....or you
shall perish...Ok. :)
Right now would be a good time to push onthe brakes a
little bit, and squirt some of the brake fluid out, it will clean the lines
a bit.
Then Unbolt the front bolt, and remove the cylinder.
Replace the cylinder in the reverse directions.
Go to Step 5 and 5P
Here are the new cylinders, the old ones on top, and the new is on
the bottom, There is a plug that keeps dirt out, remove that after it has
been installed. YOU DON'T WANT DIRT IN YOU BRAKE SYSTEM!!!
Step 4
Remove the large 4
bolts in the middle, and the 2 nuts, on the top part.
CAUTION, Unless you like oily driveways/garages/you/whatever.
Get a large coffee can to catch the Gear oil. no slowly remove plate. Then
catch oil ,and let it all drain. This is the time to Clean(ALL GREASE)
and paint the backing plate. remove the brass adjusting stars. Then grind
polish up all the nuts and bolts, and "stars" Remember, The longer it(backing
plate, and paint) has to dry the better chip resistant it will be.
There is quiet a bit of oil in there. It wouldbe a good Idea to just
remove the lower drain plug with a trusty old 17mm transmision drin socker,
or large allen wrench. Check out my tricky tools
page to see other options.
Step 5 and 5P
Remove the rear
Brake hose, By removing the metal lines front and back of it, and sliding
the "holding" plates out. USE CORRECT SIZE WRENCH!!!
Then install new one, with some grease on the threads.
and make sure to clean or grind down the rust and dirt around the area.
Poor people to step 7P
This is my freshly painted backing plate....Spray paint for $2, and
$2 primer...not bad.
Step 6
Put backing plate
on, when dry, then put the New Seal kit in around the axle. Also use permatex
aviation, its brushed on, red and very sticky. Small white bottle, Cover
seals front and back. Then bolt all bolts. Install adjusting stars, grease
them to. Then The brake cylinder in, bolt it in first then add the
metal line. Be careful not to strip metal line, I had to replace 1 of mine.
Now install the E-barke line, grease fitting, and pull through, add metal
clip.
Step 7 And 7P
Then Put the brakes and NEW(or old)
springs together with the NEW(or old) shoes. These parts need to be assemble
on the ground then installed as a unit (i.e. shoes, springs, retainers)
its the way the lower springs work, its impossible to install 1 piece at
a time. Grease all the places that have moving parts.
Lift the assembly up, and add the brake line to the lever.
Now do some more prying(Careful of new paint) And put the "Assembly"
in. Also, check the grove for the brake shoe in the wheel cylinder so it
lines up with the shoes correctly. <Do this before you install the Assembly.
Step 8 And 8P
Now that that's done, add gear oil. Make
sure you add the proper amount. You WILL NOT be able to get to it once
the wheel is on. Now Install the Drum use some grease on the splines.
You can also paint the drum with High Heat Paint if you
want. Now adjust the shoes....by turning the freshly reground(by
you the genius) star, through the hole in the front of the drum turn
the stars until pad reaches to the drum then back off a bit. THIS will
insure proper breaking, and faster.
Now put the wheel on.
(SORRY, NO CMPLETED PICTURES YET, I FORGOT TO TAKE THEM!!!)
DO OTHER SIDE!!!
Step 9 and 9P
Now bleed the
breaks with a friend.
Proper way to do the bleeding. Start at the wheel furthest
away form the break pedal.
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[ 1
3 [
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This is the proper order to Bleed your brakes in.
Good Luck :)