Reply With QuoteYou can get the replacement ones on ebay from time to time that bolt in to replace the permanently fitted ones. About $20 or $30 a set from what I remember.
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just tried to adjust the brakes on the series 3, broke the snail adjuster ( snapped in half )can these be replaced or do i need a new backing plate, any advice would be helpful cheers kev
Master
You can get the replacement ones on ebay from time to time that bolt in to replace the permanently fitted ones. About $20 or $30 a set from what I remember.
RoverLord
Also from most of the usual suppliers.
John
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
As others have said, you can get replacement adjuster sets - usually come as a set for a complete pair of brakes front or rear.Originally Posted by kevkathb
just tried to adjust the brakes on the series 3, broke the snail adjuster ( snapped in half )
DLS and Wasipurts (eBay) in the UK have them, as have probably most of the local suspects (FWD, British Off Road etc).
Cheers,
TopicToaster
I have a complete axle set of new Britpart ones here. RTC3176.
If you want them PM me your address and you can have them for free... They are just taking up space!
Rgds
Peter
YarnMaster
The Britpart ones are a nightmare to fit and in the end I gave up.
Four Wheel Drives in Melbourne have ones that look a bit cumbersome but they are easy to install,
Cheers Charlie
Are the Britpart ones the type that are splined and "crush" together?
If so, yes they are a joke - I managed to get one fitted after ruining 2...
YarnMaster
Correct - designed by a lunatic, or possibly a Pommy committee.
TopicToaster
Hello All,
I have just been searching for any Youtube clips about how to adjust the brake "snails". The messages below this one do not exactly inspire me with confidence.
I have never seen a new set so how can you tell they still have enough meat on them or if it is time to buy new ones?
Next question is how do you adjust them?
The only drum brakes I have worked on previously were on old Holdens where there was a telescoping bit that had a ring of lugs on them which you used a special bent lever to flick around. Flick the lever one way once it connected with a lug. Move it up to tighten until the wheel locked up - back off a couple of lugs and then they were good to go. "Simples"
I am working on a vehicle I bought without the brakes working so I have to check things out tomorrow. I have a replacement rubber kit for the brake wheel cylinders - a hone. Brake fluid - pressure bleeder. Hopefully the drums, shoes and snails are all okay? See that is called "optimism"
Kind Regards
Lionel
RoverLord
The adjuster onn the backing plate is turned until the shoe contacts the drum, then, in theory, just back off one notch. The 'snail' on the other end of the adjuster has notches that ensure the adjustment stays put. Possible problems are either these are worn smooth, or the adjuster is seized. If the pin on the shoe drops off to the smallest diameter of the snail before contacting the shoe, either the shoe or the drum or both are worn beyond serviceable limits. (rarely the snail is excessively worn or slop on its shaft)
Looking at the setup with the drum off will make it clear how it works.
If removing the shoes, make sure you note where the springs are, and double check with the book in case the last person working on them got it wrong.
John
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
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