Hello. Yes that (break mechanic) was in Friday. I don't know what that guy
did, but at least he didn't charge me any money, because he said he didin't
fix my problem. I guess I will just have to take it to Toyota mechanics then
to check it out as I did open it today just to realise everything looks OK
in there. Thank you for your answer and effort.
Regards,
Miha Vovk
Slovenia
1996 HDJ80, OME 5cm lift, 285 BFG AT, ARB front bumper, DIY rear bumper
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 10:46 AM, toyj80 <[Email address removed]> wrote:
> Miha wrote...
> Thank you for your answer. I did jacked up the rear and there is no slack
> that you mention. Also a brake mechanic had a look at the brakes but said
> nothing is wrong accept that the pads aren't worth a cent (Milner pads).
> Also at the front the pads are two months old and can not be worn so the
> "screamer" could squeak. The bearings are also tight enough and donth have
> any slack (did the same test as at the rear).
> SNIP
>
> Miha, in your opening mail you gave the impression that you were tackling
> the problem, but you now say you have been to a 'brake mechanic'. So I
> assume that this is after your first posting in the past 2 days?
>
> From, my own bitter experience, if I was not a handy mechanic myself I
> would take it to someone who knows how Toys are put together, how Toys
> perform, how Toys wear, how Toys are adjusted, and how Toys are repaired. A
> classic case is our old mate JB in Ireland whose local garage put a Yaris
> mechanic on his 80 and he became an instant 'expert'. Many euros later JB
> has at last found someone who knows about the marque. So how much does a
> 'brake mechanic' know about a sophisticated Toy 4WD?
>
> Your mechanic's comment about pads is not of great value when you said your
> problem was with the handbrake - operated by shoes. The only way to check
> they are working is to dis-assemble them, and on the way you will naturally
> ensure that the operating mechanism is working. So did your man actually do
> that? - your thinning wallet would be a sure indicator if he did, as its not
> a quick job. A quick look through the shoe wear inspection hole is not
> enough on a Toy the age of yours.
>
> On the front brakes again, ignoring comments about pad make, (most of us
> fit OEM) is your man assuming that they are not worn cos they are 2 months
> old, or has he removed the wheel, pulled the pads out and then given an
> opinion? 2 months travel in gritty mud can erode a pad especially if the
> quality is not the best - as he says.
>
> If they appear OK then check that the pads are wearing evenly in each pair.
> If you find some unevenness on one pad, or one of a pair thinner than the
> other, then you can suspect that one of the pistons is not functioning
> properly and it might be time to pull the pistons, give them a clean and put
> new seals in. (If a piston is sticky, it will not retract and leave slight
> pressure on the pad which touches the disc on cornering as you have
> described). Has your brake mechanic done that for you ? If the outer dust
> shrouds on the end of the pistons look anything other than pristine, then I
> would definitely check the pistons for smooth and even operation. Another
> routine matter would be to ask yourself when was the last time you changed
> the fluid? If you do a lot of rough driving then it must be done annually,
> if not then every 2 years. Lack of fluid change is often the root of a lot
> of brake malfunction due to the internal corrosion it causes. HTH
>
> Anything else Julian?
>
> Cheers
> Jon
> Linslade, Beds
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