Wheel cylinders and brake shoes fitted

New wheel cylinders were sourced from the local motor factors. These turned out to be very reasonably priced. After looking through the catalogue it was determined that my rear brakes are from a 1.8 or 2.0 Sierra estate car. This seems to tally with the fact that these are the bigger, nine inch, drums. The wheel cylinders were given a couple of coats of Hammerite to prevent rusting.

After that the new brake shoes were fitted. These were bought from EBC's online shop. Free next day delivery too.

The brake drums will be fitted later, after the hand brake cables are attached.

Fitting New Rear Wheel Bearings

I got a bearing kit (code BRT990) from my local motor factors. This has two bearings, two grease seals and two hub nuts (one left hand thread and one right).

I basically followed the Haynes manual. The part I had a problem with was the fitting of the outer grease seal. To get a better purchase I fitted the drive shaft to the car first (by bolting the hub carrier, through the brake back plate, to the upright). Using one of the old grease seals and the trusty 41mm socket the new grease seal could be tapped into place.

The bolts mounting the hub carrier to the upright were tightened up to the torque specified in the Haynes manual.