Laguna mk1 rear brakes

barrie0 · Unread post by **barrie0** » 07 Mar 2005, 00:52

Hi , I am new to this forum my question is do the rear automatic adjusters (1995 2.0l drums) on my laguna work by 1 .Applying the handbrake or 2.Normal brake use or 3. Reversing the car and applying the brakes .
Also when adjusting the rear by using the star wheel the Haynes manual says to adjust it so that the drums will just fit over the shoes , is this with slight contact or no contact as it is a bit vague .
Thanks
Barrie

tonespeed1999 · Unread post by **tonespeed1999** » 07 Mar 2005, 01:50

in theory they should adjust with normal every day use.but in the real world some dont,they need a helping hand by us mere mortals!
you can adjust them your self,just so the drum catches the shoes,but the wheel MUST spin freely!!

barrie0 · Unread post by **barrie0** » 07 Mar 2005, 02:41

Thanks Tonespeed
This is only my 3rd attempt on changing rear shoes , I always seem to fit them correctly but always get confused on the adjusting shoes and handbrake cable adjustment bit .
Barrie