ZX drum brakes

dave215 · Post by **dave215** » 22 Nov 2004, 22:16

My handbrake cable has snapped on my Citroen ZX (1997). As tthey are drum brakes how are the drum brake covers held to the backplate, is it a centre nut or a screww on the cover. Thanks in advance Dave

beezer · Post by **beezer** » 22 Nov 2004, 22:36

It is a big nut on the centre shaft locked in place by knocking soft end in keyway on shaft. The drum comes away with the bearings. You need to remove a metal cap to get at it.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 22 Nov 2004, 23:12

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It is a big nut on the centre shaft locked in place by knocking soft end in keyway on shaft.
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And you'll need plenty of leverage to undo it. It's torqued to around 160lbs.

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 22 Nov 2004, 23:13

or use a good old windy gun!! lol

dave215 · Post by **dave215** » 22 Nov 2004, 23:36

Any idea what size the nut is?

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 22 Nov 2004, 23:39

20 odd it think

beezer · Post by **beezer** » 22 Nov 2004, 23:49

30 or 32 I seem to recall. Best to buy two new ones anyway and find out what size they are when you buy them.