October 2012 I had my MOT (passed) with a few comments on brakes:
Park brake Efficiency etc
So I paid to have the rear shoes changed (60,000 miles on them) and the hand break adjusted, safety first
This morning I notice a patch of fluid under the passengers side, rear drum and the side wall was coated. Just like in this video.
The dash board hand brake light is on even with the brake off due to low fluid levels? (not topped it up at present). So after work I took the wheel off and popped open drum. One of seal on the slave cylinder (correct term?) is leaking, when the brake pedal is pressed. The inside of the drum and other parts (with in the housing) are covered in brake fluid due to the leak.
Looks like the slave cylinder will have to replaced. Its looks easy, just 3 bolts but with all the fluid will I need to replace the shoes and or other parts or will a good clean (brake cleaner) do?
If I replace the slave cylinder (ebay link) , should I bleed the system as well with a kit (ebay link) In May 2012 I needed new CV joints and at the same time paid to have the brake fluid changed as well.
I have replaced front pads before but never done shoes or drums my self. But I would like to learn more and save some money as well. What best way is to do the slave cylinder, bleed and clean?
Thanks in advanced for any help and advise.
Park brake Efficiency etc
So I paid to have the rear shoes changed (60,000 miles on them) and the hand break adjusted, safety first
This morning I notice a patch of fluid under the passengers side, rear drum and the side wall was coated. Just like in this video.
The dash board hand brake light is on even with the brake off due to low fluid levels? (not topped it up at present). So after work I took the wheel off and popped open drum. One of seal on the slave cylinder (correct term?) is leaking, when the brake pedal is pressed. The inside of the drum and other parts (with in the housing) are covered in brake fluid due to the leak.
Looks like the slave cylinder will have to replaced. Its looks easy, just 3 bolts but with all the fluid will I need to replace the shoes and or other parts or will a good clean (brake cleaner) do?
If I replace the slave cylinder (ebay link) , should I bleed the system as well with a kit (ebay link) In May 2012 I needed new CV joints and at the same time paid to have the brake fluid changed as well.
I have replaced front pads before but never done shoes or drums my self. But I would like to learn more and save some money as well. What best way is to do the slave cylinder, bleed and clean?
Thanks in advanced for any help and advise.