How to carry out replacement: Brake Shoes 1.2 S VAUXHALL NOVA
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How to change rear brake shoes on VAUXHALL Nova Saloon (S83) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Shoes on your VAUXHALL NOVA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake shoes – VAUXHALL NOVA. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 27
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Round-nose pliers
Pliers
Flat screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake shoes – VAUXHALL NOVA. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL NOVA – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL NOVA
  2. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  3. Step 7
    Fully lower the parking brake lever.
    Step 8
    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 9
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: brake shoes – VAUXHALL NOVA. Tip:
    Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
  4. Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #27. Use a tap wrench.
  5. Step 11
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    Remove the brake drum assembled with the wheel hub bearing.
  6. Step 12
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever. Use round-nose pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 13
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    Take out brake pad retainer springs from the holes. Use pliers.
  8. Step 14
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    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use pliers. Use round-nose pliers.
  9. Step 15
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake shoes – VAUXHALL NOVA. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Don't press the brake pedal after removing the rear brake drum shoes. This will cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leakage of brake fluid and depressurization of the system. Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  10. Step 16
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    Remove the brake shoe adjuster. Use round-nose pliers.
  11. Step 17
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    Insert the brake shoes adjusting mechanism. Use round-nose pliers.
  12. Step 18
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    Install new brake pads.
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