[ROVERNET - UK] P6B - Rear Brakes removal

[Slatskars]

I keep hearing about the difficulty in removing nuts, screws, etc. I have
had great luck using an electric impact wrench with the proper sockets. In
fact I have used it with a large phillips head screwdriver bit in a socket
to remove doors. Harbor Freight (no I do not work for them) currently has a
1/2" drive unit on sale for $39.99 US. This develops 240 FT LBS of torque.
Much easier to use as opposed to dragging around a compressor and air hose.
They also have 12 VDC units to carry along.

Just a thought to share a good thing.

Slats
Vancouver, WA, USA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "roger matheson" <rogerdm at iprimus.com.au>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B - Rear Brakes removal


> 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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