Stuee's 101 Rebuild

Success!! I think this bit was the key:

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Originally Posted by garrycol

the drum need to come off square or else it jams

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Need to work your way around the whole disc moving it only a fraction at a time. The brakes were in a terrible state. Pretty much nothing left on the pads, hopefully the drums are in good nic. The speedo only has a small amount of kilometres on it so its possible its still the original set of pads??

Now to give it a degrease and a hose down and have a close look at everything.

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PS I really don't like the new photobucket. Not nearly as quick to copy the links to pictures into a thread any more.

Now I'm going to have a stab in the dark and guess that this is the reason that I couldn't rotate the axle assembly completely and perhaps why it was such a pain to get off. Probably the cause for the uneven wear as well...

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Edit*** It was exactly the same on the bottom slave cylinder so that's why both pads would be naffed the way they are. I hope this hasnt translated to too much uneven wear on the drum. Will have to get it cleaned up and have a look.

Looking at the work involved in getting to the brakes I'll probably have to replace the bearings as well, and the axle seals. So essentially a full lot of consumables for the axles and a full set of slave cylinders and pads. I may as well order all the other bits and pieces I know I need at this stage to try and cut down on costs.

What are peoples experiences ordering parts from the club? I gather its not the easiest or quickest thing in the world but they seem a cheaper than elsewhere which is probably why they've had a massive loss this year. What sort of turn around time have people experienced ordering parts from the club? Weeks? Months?

G'day Stuee,
I've been lurking for months and enjoying your build. I have bought a few items from Darren at the 101 Club. Despite others complaints, my experience has been pretty good. He is a bit slow to answer emails (say 1-2 weeks) but once I got the order rolling (credit card/email) it all happened pretty quick. So I guess a month to 6 weeks turn around.

Yeah I reckon they have room to improve the service, but without much competition there isn't really the motivation for them.

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Originally Posted by stuee

Looking at the work involved in getting to the brakes I'll probably have to replace the bearings as well, and the axle seals. So essentially a full lot of consumables for the axles and a full set of slave cylinders and pads.

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Good plan Stuee!

If you take the shoes to Perth Brake Parts they can re-line them for you, or exchange them if they have them in stock. They can also re-sleeve the wheel cylinders in stainless steel, which may be cheaper than buying new ones but they will also last for a very long time, unlike cast-iron, or aluminium. If you need new hoses they make them as well and they can machine your drums if they are not oversize.

Incidentally; drum brakes have shoes and disc brakes have pads so I thought I should mention it in case there is confusion over the phone,

Cheers Charlie

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll take the cylinders to Perth brake parts to see what they can rebuild them for vs what new ones cost.

The brakes (not the drums) are stock standard series 3 six cylinder long wheel base so parts are easy to get and reasonably cheap. I got my wheel cylinders from FWDs in Melbourne and not had any issues with them - were quite cheap. Brake shoes I got from my local brake supplier again quite cheap - however do not buy them until you have sorted out what you are doing with your drums. Mine, while not new were only a little worn and I had to get oversize shoes.

Clearly stainless releeved is very good but in my experience more expensive that new repros which I have found to be OK.

Garry

I have ordered a load of parts from the 101 club and they should be rocking up this week, as I am not at the brake section of my build if there are parts you need and I have them, we could do an exchange if you like stu, then you order the parts yourself but send them here.
See how you go!
Lastly I wish people would get their brains around the fact that Darren has a full time job, and the storemen for the 101 club are volunteers so its a case of be patient I reckon!
I also use famous four in louth lincolnshire for 101 parts they can identify the old rover part numbers that the club use, if they are stocked they can get em.
Ask for Chris and say andy says g'day

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Originally Posted by lardy

Lastly I wish people would get their brains around the fact that Darren has a full time job, and the storemen for the 101 club are volunteers so its a case of be patient I reckon!

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I would normally agree but this aspect of the clubs operation is being essentially run as a business - if there is too much business for volunteers then the club needs to take action to deal with this. I am still waiting for some parts that I ordered and paid for back in 2009 - I have raised the issue a couple of times with them since but nothing has happened. While they do have a good parts range I would rather pay a little more elsewhere and be assured of getting parts in a few days to a week rather than months or maybe never.

Garry

I have just recently purchased new wheel cylinders and brake shoes for the front brakes on my 101 from AJ...........the whole lot cost about $200 dollars delivered.