bye_bye_alfa
Member
I could do with a bit of advice.
After replacing rear shocks and springs... thought I'd get on with sorting out the back brakes, but it's all turning into a bit of a mess.
Can't get the bleed nipple out, spanner just slips around it.
Can't get the cylinder bolt out, as it's too badly corroded and b****red.
The brake pipe/line is turning when I try to unloosen, I suspect it will shear if I get a bit more rough with it.
I wasn't going to remove the wheel bearing, but as I struggled to get the shoes off, I have now removed it, thinking this should be replaced?
I'm no mechanic, thought I'd test myself... wishing now I hadn't bothered.
After having a good look, thought I might take the drum plate off... got a 16mm socket, but there isn't clearance with the stub to get the socket on.
16mm conventional spanner is the one I don't have.
The drum plate looks worse for wear, presume this is not unusual? Is there a cheaper source than the ones on ebay which will come in at £150 for both.
I've attached a few pics, so you can see the state of play.
Any advice appreciated.
bba
After replacing rear shocks and springs... thought I'd get on with sorting out the back brakes, but it's all turning into a bit of a mess.
Can't get the bleed nipple out, spanner just slips around it.
Can't get the cylinder bolt out, as it's too badly corroded and b****red.
The brake pipe/line is turning when I try to unloosen, I suspect it will shear if I get a bit more rough with it.
I wasn't going to remove the wheel bearing, but as I struggled to get the shoes off, I have now removed it, thinking this should be replaced?
I'm no mechanic, thought I'd test myself... wishing now I hadn't bothered.
After having a good look, thought I might take the drum plate off... got a 16mm socket, but there isn't clearance with the stub to get the socket on.
16mm conventional spanner is the one I don't have.
The drum plate looks worse for wear, presume this is not unusual? Is there a cheaper source than the ones on ebay which will come in at £150 for both.
I've attached a few pics, so you can see the state of play.
Any advice appreciated.
bba