[ROVERNET - UK] P6B - Rear Brakes removal

[roger matheson]

Hi Michael,

The nut with the cover may be 7/8th or 11/16 AF  If you remove the handbrake
assembly and pull out the handbrake actuating pin you should have good
access to this nut.  In the past I have needed all my (considerable) weight
on a foot long spanner to undo the nut.  fortunately the caliper is well
held to the differential casing.  this means that you could put an extension
pipe on the spanner for extra leverage.  I would definetly invest in a
quality ring spanner, and then you will never have to do the job again.
Once the nut is removed you will need a 1/4 inch allen key engage in the
pin.  However the pin is held in by the nut you have already removed.  I
would spray in plenty of releasing oil, take the two rubber "O" rings off
the nut and screw it back in say three turns.  I would put some anti
clockwide pressure on the alen key and gently tap the end of the nut so as
to drift the pin towards the middle of the car.  this will also have the
effect of centralising the pin as you prise it loose.

Let us know how you go because the additional method of setting fire to your
car is always a last resort.

Cheers

Roger
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Pellow" <mp349 at ww.co.nz>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B - Rear Brakes removal


>
>
> I am in the process of dismantling my spare car and am presently
> attempting to remove the rear calipers. I have removed the pads (as per
> the ROM) but the hinge pin assembly is causing me problems. I have
> removed the rear nut but the front one (facing to the middle of the car)
> will not budge. The nut itself appears to be approx. 15/16 in or 24mm
> but it also appears to have some sort of cover over it bent over on all
> sides - sort of shaped over the nut. The car is a 1976 model. Has anyone
> had any similar experiences? Or does anyone have any tips on how to get
> it off? I'd be very grateful.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Ray Wilkins
>
> 1976 P6B
>
> Melbourne, Australia
>
>
> Some people break off the clip that is over the nut .If all else fails you
> can do this .Beleive it or not, it is a captive device ,to ensure the nut
> dosnt come undone.Asocket will fit over it ,and,with a long tommy bar it
> should come undone.when you expose the pin use an allen key but undo from
> the nut at the other end as you can get more purchase.Tap the nut back so
> the the pin extrude out to the middle of the car.After many years of
sitting
> undisturbed ,they require some persuasion to come out.
>
> Michael Pellow
> 2x 46 10 HP
>      49 P3 75 6 light
>      59 P4 60
>      62 P4 110
>      65 3ltr Mk II auto Saloon
>      66 3ltr MkII 4 spd Coupe
>      72  P6B S
>      73  P6B S
>      82  2000 SD1 5spd
>      84  3500 SD1 5spd
>   2000 75 Conniseur   2.5
>
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