JTIS shows the rear brake assy like this -

With the expander mech (6) and Adjuster (1) facing as shown.
Is this the same for both sides of the vehicle or is the other side a mirror of this?
If so which side is shown in the diagram?
Thanks

 

267 Views and no replies as I write this. So I'm not the only one who hasn't taken that much notice of the adjuster orientation when doing the brakes!

The JEPC diagram is a little more helpful as it shows the caliper:




The caliper is fitted to the forward side (leading edge) of the disc, so this is the RH side as is your diagram from JTIS. Half your question answered!

I think the LH is the mirror of this ........

Graham

 

Thanks Graham.
I'm not completely surprised by the lack of info on this as the shoes will rarely need changing - I'm just throwing a new pair on mine as part of the rear suspension refurb.

Maybe if I could ask anyone who has ever 'adjusted' their handbrake -
Is the direction (up or down) on the adjuster to tighten or loosen the shoes on the rotor the same on both sides - or is one side up and the other down?

I'm starting to think that it doesn't really matter but I want to double check as I don't want to risk any errors with the brakes.

Thanks

 

I think I may have the answer (if a 2003 model has the same brake assy as 1999) -

 

YES - anti clockwise to expand the shoes and clockwise to contract them gives the clue to be certain of fitting the expander the right way round.

The most important thing to remember when refitting the rear disc is the make sure the adjuster hole is aligned with the adjuster. A few members who have only been replacing rear disks but NOT interfering with the park brake shoes have not aligned them and had serious trouble when it comes to subsequent removal!

Graham

 

And I am assuming that the adjuster notches are supposed to be in contact with the top spring to prevent it unscrewing?
I wished I had photographed this before I took the bits off!

 

A camera is one of my most used tools in the box! It also let's me keep records of the maint I perform before / after..