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Axelfols

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From: Edinburgh

Registered: 2016-07-30

Posts: 80

Rear brakes

My van failed MOT due to the rear brakes not operating correctly. The shoes have plenty life left so I'm puzzled what to do next. Anyone had similar experiences or can suggest what to do next?

Casper

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From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

Posts: 2,180

Re: Rear brakes

What exactly does the MOT  fail say?

Axelfols

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From: Edinburgh

Registered: 2016-07-30

Posts: 80

Re: Rear brakes

Failed as they only had 46% efficiency.

Casper

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From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

Posts: 2,180

Re: Rear brakes

Sounds like part seized cable or the little arm that operates the shoes on the inside. Could also be poorly adjusted cable but your brake pull lever would be high. Strip and clean and if cable an overnight soak in oil may free things up. I am presuming you are talking about when using the handbrake.

Axelfols

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From: Edinburgh

Registered: 2016-07-30

Posts: 80

Re: Rear brakes

The handbrake is perfect. It's the stopping efficiency when coming to a standstill that is the issue.

Casper

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From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

Posts: 2,180

Re: Rear brakes

Then get the drums off and check the cylinders. Just did the drums, cylinders and shes on the wifes car and its chalk and cheese to what it was before.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-BRAKE-W … SwN6JY-exW

steve the grease

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Registered: 2018-05-20

Posts: 82

Re: Rear brakes

If the handbrake is good and the footbrake is poor then it has to be a problem with the rear wheel cylinders . Siezed? Leaking?  Is there a pressure valve on the rear axle? It could be siezed up also.

Axelfols

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From: Edinburgh

Registered: 2016-07-30

Posts: 80

Re: Rear brakes

Both cylinders are f**ked. Sitting for 2 years hasn't done them any favours. Ordered replacements on the link Casper provided and hopefully we'll be MOT'd. Thanks for the replies guys!