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fullonadventureltd · Newbie Joined: 02 Jul 2017 Posts: 1 Location: scotland

My 1990 UK spec 4.2 TD, 80 series weights just under 3 tons due to 35 inch wheels, 4 inch raise and various extras.

So following problems with my 80 series handbreak, i ordered the 5mm longer strutt from australia. it didnt solve the problem.

Problem being handbreak adjusted to work, caused breaks to over heat due to rubbing, and when adjusted so they are not rubbing, the hand break just doesnt work.

OK so i know that basically the handbreaks on 80s are not very good, and i have read lots of post on the subject.

So i decided to address every aspect of the problem. I'm in process of fitting new handbreak cable, new drum/dics with new shoes, and new calipers and new pads.

I used a fitting kit to replace the rusty pins, springs etc.

I spend time getting the rusted up joint where the lever coming from handbreak cable to the shoes pivots at the end of the spring which attaches to the shoe.

I've ensured everything moves smoothly and pivots as it should.

I've ensured the star turn adjuster spacer is fully greased up and turnbing freely, and currently wound completely to it's shortest length.

But i used Milner shoes and milner drum/disk replacement and the problem i have is that with the new shoes on and everything sitting as it should be, the drum/disk just will not fit over the shoes.

Has anyone else has that problem. Did you solve it with toyota shoes as i am concidering sending back the shoes, even though iv'e spent the time fitting them, and replacing with toyota ones. I checked the sizes of the milner disc/drum and it seems the same as my originals so the only thing i can think is that the new shoes are too thick?

Oh an i should mention i have tried putting the original stutt in again instead of the 5mm longer one, and the drum still will not fit on over the shoes.

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boxa55 · * Joined: 17 Jul 2016 Posts: 39 Location: coventry

Have you backed off the adjuster ?

RADIOTWO · ****** Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 816 Location: GLOSSOP

Towpack

andy · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:05 Post subject:

jon.doel · Newbie Joined: 21 Sep 2017 Posts: 6 Location: London

Also

It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser. It's neither - it's a Land Cruiser!

andy

jon.doel · Newbie Joined: 21 Sep 2017 Posts: 6 Location: London

In some ways yes. It is the name of these things. Landrovers are not Land Rovers, a Hiace is not a Hi Ace, a Proace is not a Pro Ace and a Land Cruiser is not a Landcruiser. Your name is not An Dy it's Andy I can call you An Dy - it sounds the same but it's not quite right is it. In fact the forum itself is incorrectly spelled (or spelt).

Check my facts anywhere you like.

Jo N sorry Jon

andy · Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 14:38 Post subject:

If you can't contribute anything worth while to the forum, then don't bother coming back.
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