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george7378 · 3rd August 2021, 21:22

Hi everyone - my Saxo failed MOT recently on the rear drum brakes only being at 46% efficiency instead of required 51%. I’ve bought some new brake shoes for it, but was thinking - is there an easy way I might be able to bring the efficiency up over the magic 51% without having to start replacing stuff? Maybe just clean the drum up and rough the shoes/drum surface with some sandpaper? Or is there a way to adjust the shoes so they press a bit harder?

I haven’t looked at them yet so it could well be they’re worn out and need replacing, but equally I’d like to just get it through the retest and then maybe do a full replacement of shoes + cylinder when I’ve really got the time.

Cheers!

3rd August 2021, 21:22	#1
george7378 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 20	Squeezing a few more percent out of the rear drum brakes Hi everyone - my Saxo failed MOT recently on the rear drum brakes only being at 46% efficiency instead of required 51%. I’ve bought some new brake shoes for it, but was thinking - is there an easy way I might be able to bring the efficiency up over the magic 51% without having to start replacing stuff? Maybe just clean the drum up and rough the shoes/drum surface with some sandpaper? Or is there a way to adjust the shoes so they press a bit harder? I haven’t looked at them yet so it could well be they’re worn out and need replacing, but equally I’d like to just get it through the retest and then maybe do a full replacement of shoes + cylinder when I’ve really got the time. Cheers!