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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: NZ230 on October 12, 2023, 05:37:26

Title: Drum brakes adjustment
Post by: NZ230 on October 12, 2023, 05:37:26

Thanks all for help so far for my barnfind 230.

Engine is running and want to take out for a spin. Rear brakes are seized. I want to adjust the shoes without taking off the drums in the first instance. The two 19mm adjustment screws are to be turned which way to slack off the brake shoes? I think I vaguely remember they get turned toward each other ie anticlockwise for the front one and clockwise for the rear ones?

Title: Re: Drum brakes adjustment
Post by: ja17 on October 12, 2023, 07:11:48

Turn each one upward to loosen on the rear. Most likely the main pivot for the brake shoes will be stuck from corrosion and the adjuster bolts will not make any difference until you free-up the pivots.

Title: Re: Drum brakes adjustment
Post by: rwmastel on October 12, 2023, 13:38:39

This recent thread in the "Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes" forum might interest you:  https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=37191.0

Title: Re: Drum brakes adjustment
Post by: NZ230 on October 12, 2023, 17:54:05

Thanks friends from Ohio I will try this first before disassembling the drums