[ROVERNET - UK] P6B - Removing rear brakes

[Roger.Matheson]

Having tried all the methods previously discussed, I have settled on the 
half shaft method of accessing the callipers and using a bar over the wheel 
nuts to remove the holding bolts.  The wheel nut method allows you to 
position the nut into the right place to get the socket fully on.  I use two 
extensions for the socket so I can operate the ratchet outside the body of 
the car with it resting on the top link assembly.  Its quicker if working 
alone.  However a helper ready to press the brake pedal is perhaps the best. 
With the half shafts hanging down, and the disks removed most of the 
calliper can be accessed from the side rarther than underneath.  With the 
disks off I find it easier to wind in the ajuster ready for new pads.  The 
condition of the universals can be checked and its easier to access the 
greese nipple for those with them.  I do find it a hassle to compress the de 
Dion tube to re fit the half shafts and perhaps others will have found an 
easy way of doing this to share.

regards

Roger Matheson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Wilkins" <raywilkins at optusnet.com.au>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:58 PM
Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B - Removing rear brakes


> Thank you to everyone who responded to my initial post of many weeks ago. 
> I
> have finally got around to start and decided to go with Paul Smith's 
> advice
> and disconnect the half shafts so I can get more room. I won't drop the 
> diff
> as space is very limited.
>
> My question is this; does anyone have good ideas for ways to stop the disc
> from revolving so I can remove the holding bolts. I notice from the Manual
> these bolts are tightened to 85 lb ft!! This will make it even harder to
> remove.
>
> All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ray Wilkins
> 1976 P6B
> Melbourne Australia
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com] On Behalf Of peter king
> Sent: Wednesday, 21 March 2007 3:20 AM
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B - Removing rear brakes
>
> Hi all.
>
> Just a little late addition to this post...
>
> Vern is right, it's hard to find a thin walled socket. I ground my 1
> 1/8" "thin wall socket"  down to half its original thickness on my
> bench grinder, then it did the trick nicely. I did the job without
> dropping the diff. Thanks to all the helpful advice given here, I
> think I'll try dropping it next time, for the fun of it!
>
> Peter
>
> ____________
>
>> The manual's method is perfectly sound, except:
>> * you do need a thin walled socket. I presume British tools were made
>> with more economical use of material than us brutish colonials.
>>
>> Yours
>> Vern
>
> peter king + company
> 21 drydock avenue
> floor 7
> boston, ma 02210
> t-617.292.7877
> f-617-292-4739
> www.king-co.com
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> rovernet mailing list
> rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> To unsubscribe, go to this web page, look near the bottom and follow
> instructions:
> http://mailman.nipltd.com/mailman/listinfo/rovernet
> Back-up list and photos at:
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Rover_net/
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.14/727 - Release Date: 
> 19/03/2007
> 11:49 AM
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/732 - Release Date: 
> 24/03/2007
> 4:36 PM
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 
> 27/03/2007
> 4:38 PM
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> rovernet mailing list
> rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> To unsubscribe, go to this web page, look near the bottom and follow 
> instructions:
> http://mailman.nipltd.com/mailman/listinfo/rovernet
> Back-up list and photos at:
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Rover_net/
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 
> 27/03/2007 4:38 PM
>
>