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The mechanical drum brakes are great alternatives to the disc brakes that are used on a variety of cars, as well as SUVs and trucks. These are usually found on the rear wheels and they are especially very common on old cars. They work differently from the disc brakes but drivers can take advantage of these brakes and inspect them using these simple steps.
Remove the drums
This is probably the hardest part of having drum brakes. To make it easier, spray the bolt, as well as the lugs and hardware using WD-40 or other kinds of lubricants. Let the lubricant dissolve the rust around the drum to make it easier to remove. Spraying them will make it easier to separate and disassemble. If it is still a bit stubborn, use a mallet to remove the rusty seal around the drum. This will loosen that drum and after removing it, you can use the lubricant to further remove the rust.
Check the shoes
Even if you are not planning on replacing the shoes, when you have removed the drum, this is a good opportunity to check on the shoes. Make sure that both sides of the shoes are clean and smooth. They usually come with warning strips if there is minute material left. Make sure that the indicators are not showing. Look at the inside of the drum and see if there is smoothness as well as warping which could occur because of the heat.
Disassemble
The drum contains many small pieces and springs so it is essential to take them apart with care. If you do not have any manual for it, draw a diagram of your own to know which parts are for which parts. Doing this will make the reassembly much easier and more efficient. Use a flare wrench to loosen the brake lines than using an open end one.
Keep it clean
Working with brakes is a real mess. You have to use gloves to keep the hands clean but it could be disadvantageous because it could limit your dexterity. Use a pan below the brake to catch any rust that might fall off. Be careful with the fluid because it could cause damage on the car paint.
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Tips on How to Replace Brake Pads
Brake pads naturally wear out over time. Luckily, it is not as difficult to replace them as you may think. The tools that you need for this project include a lug wrench, c-clamp, adjustable or open wrench, Allen wrenches, hammer, and a bungee cord. When you jack up your car, make sure that you have it supported by blocks or jack stands. It is never safe to work on a car that is supported by a jack only. The first thing you need to do is remove the wheel. The lugs should be easy to take out, it is best to do so from the bottom up.
Next, in order to remove the brake pads you must first remove the brake caliper. The brake caliper can be located just above the lug bolts, sitting on top of the brake disc. There is a bolt that keeps the caliper in place. You can remove it easily using the suitable wrench. There are different types of bolts that could be keeping it in place, so it is a good idea to have different wrenches handy. Now you can pull the caliper off by pulling directly up. You may need to wiggle it a bit in order to loosen it. Now you can sit the caliper some place convenient, or use your bungee cord to tie it up.
Now comes the time to remove the brake pads. They should actually slide right out without giving you any trouble. Remember how they are attached though, because you will need to know this when you are installing the fresh ones. If you are driving an older vehicle, you may need to tap them with your hammer a bit to get them unstuck. There may be some small metal tabs keeping the pads in place as well. If so, make sure you hang onto them; you will need them when you put the new pads in.
Now you can easily slide your new brake pads in, using the metal tabs to keep them in place if applicable. Now with your new pads affixed, you should adjust the brake piston. This piece of equipment adjusts as your pads wear out in order to keep your brakes working efficiently. To readjust it, you need your c-clamp. Put the end of the clamp with the screw against the piston. The other end should rest behind the caliper assembly. Now just slowly tighten the clamp until the piston has moved to a point where you can insert the pads easily.
The next thing you need to do is slide the caliper assembly over your new pads. Replace the bolts. At this point, it is a good idea to push down the brake petal a few times so that you may be assured of your brake pressure. Now you can replace the wheel and the lug nuts. It is a good idea to make sure that the lug nuts are truly secure. At this point you have successfully changed the brake pads on your car.
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Mongoose Status disc brake problem... solution?
So i have a mongoose "status" 26" first version (not 3.0) and one of the first things i noticed out of the box is that the disc grinds against a metal bolt or something on the brake mechanism thing. To avoid this, i had to adjust the center of the pads so that one is always touching the disc. This is not usually a good way to have the bike riding all the time. So i was wondering if anyone knew how to fix it. (i guess i could try filing it down a bit... idk)
YIPES! Do NOT file anything down! There is nothing wrong with one of the pads touching the disc... in fact, it should be expected until the brakes "burn in". If you really can't stand this, continue to read this answer.
Since you mentioned "out of the box" I assume that you bought it and tried to assemble it yourself, and that the seller was someone like amazon or other discount retailer, correct?
Let me do a bit of research....
O.K., I'm back. Looks like a Toys R Us model. This gives me some essential information (like it really isn't a mountain bike- but thats beside the point) to be able to help you. Read on...
1) Attached to the brake caliper (mechanism thing) there is a "C" shaped thing called an adapter. The adapter is something of a spacer between the caliper and frame. Loosen the 2 bolts that hold the adapter to the FRAME (not the ones that hold it to the caliper) a few turns;
2) Slide a piece of paper folded in half between the rotor (disc) and inner brake pad (the one nearest the wheel);
3) Pull the brake lever. While holding the lever, tighten the bolts you loosened in step 1. You don't need the Power of Atlas to tighten, just cinch them down snugly.
4) Remove the piece of paper. What you just did is place a .004" gap between the inner brake pad and the rotor.
If the brake still "rubs" then it needs professional attention.
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