[ROVERNET - UK] P6 Brakes - even more ??s

Mon Feb 4 06:26:47 GMT 2008

Yes, Patrick may have to reconsider removing the
halfshafts and remove the calipers (usually in a pair
as one brake hose doesn't want to come off)as an
assembly.

Eric

--- Ray Wilkins <raymond.wilkins at bigpond.com> wrote:

> I think we should have a separate discussion group
> just for P6 rear brakes!
> After having done it once, on my back with minimal
> clearance and not
> removing the drive shafts from the diff I will say
> that 'yes' it can be done
> but with many a cuss and plenty of black stuff
> dropping onto the face etc.
> Oh how I wish I had either a hoist or a pit - and
> I'm seriously thinking
> about the latter. There is no easy or right way.
> Just take your time and try
> to remain patient - and try to ensure there is
> no-one nearby who is easily
> offending by bad language! I do have to say that I
> would not have had the
> courage to attempt this job without the advise
> offered by members of this
> group. Thank you.
> 
> 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 Geff McCarthy
> Sent: Monday, 4 February 2008 4:19 PM
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Brakes - even more
> ??s
> 
> I have removed the rear brakes several times without
> disassembling the diff.
> Disassemble as much as you can: remove handbrake,
> take out pads, remove
> lines. If I remember correctly the right side brake
> can be slid off and
> around first, then the left. I think I have left the
> flexible connecting
> hose installed, as it is hard to install once the
> brakes are back on. Not
> easy, but a lot easier than dropping the diff and
> half shafts. 
> 
> AvMedSafe
> Geff and Julie McCarthy
> 677 NW Melinda Ave
> Portland OR 97210
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com] On Behalf
> Of phing
> Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 8:01 PM
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Brakes - even more
> ??s
> 
> Hi Guys
>  Yes I had found the locking tabs , and flattened
> them  before my cry for
> help . I bought a Canadian Tire breaker bar this
> afternoon 
> , but had trouble getting it into position . I would
> have done better if I
> had access to a lift . I finally shifted 4 of the
> nuts 
> with a combination of heat and the impact wrench . I
> will try Ruth's trick
> of a big hammer and a drift tomorrow .
>  As an aside can any one explain why some E Bay
> vendors will not ship
> outside of the continental USA . Canada is only just
> the other 
> side of the " world's longest undefended border " We
> are supposed to have
> free trade agreement , which in theory should work
> both 
> ways ?
> Cheers
>  Patrick
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Russell" <p6rovers at yahoo.com>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 6:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Brakes - even more
> ??s
> 
> 
> > That's an excellent tip for a "first-timer".
> > Otherwise, "No way, Jose".
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > --- Netspace <vmitps at netspace.net.au> wrote:
> >
> >> Presumably you lifted the tabs?
> >> I have never had any real trouble.
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "phing" <phing at videotron.ca>
> >> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> >> Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 5:04 PM
> >> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Brakes - even more
> ??s
> >>
> >>
> >> > Hi
> >> > I've decided to remove the diff to get at the
> rear
> >> brakes . I can't move
> >> > the bolts securing the drive shafts to the
> discs .
> >> So far I've used
> >> > penetrating oils , extensions on socket wrench
> >> ratchets , and a DeWalt
> >> > electric impact wrench,   with no results .
> What's
> >> the next step ? Heat ,
> >> > it's a bit close to the fuel pump and piping ?
> >> Clever applied violence
> >> > using jacks and ring spanners ?? Is it possible
> to
> >> shear the bolts if I
> >> > try too hard ?
> >> > As  always any advice will be welcome
> >> > Cheers
> >> > Patrick
> >> >
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