2004 2700i dc rear brakes

[Dillon]

the main leaf spring on the passenger side back snapped and I had it replaced and had both sides re-torqued. since then i have experienced endless problems with the back brakes especially back left (passenger side) I first experienced problems when towing my caravan a week after doing the leaf springs and back brakes. The back brakes overheated after 20 km's and were burnt to charcoal. I then had the drums doen and new brake linings were fitted. The load sensing valve was set accordingly. The back left brake still heated to the extent that the rim could not be touched it was so hot. The drums were pulled off and the brakes were again set. Yesterday the brakes got hot again after driving around in town?? I am at my wits end.... any help would be greatly appreciated. I have already downloaded the workshop manual and it was used to set the brakes.

[Thabogrobler]

Search for Menlyn Brake and clutch. He will give you good advice.

[Vlak vark]

What has been done on the breaks. Have everything been put back corectly. Sounds like the breakfluid does not return back to the reservior or the self ajusting arm of the handbreak keep on ajusting the shoes. :roll:

[Dillon]

What has been done on the breaks. Have everything been put back corectly. Sounds like the breakfluid does not return back to the reservior or the self ajusting arm of the handbreak keep on ajusting the shoes. :roll:

I have replaced the front disk pads, they seem to work properly. The back drums were skimmed and I replaced the back brake shoes twice now as the fist set were burnt. I have also bled the system and adjusted the pressure release valve. It does seem that the self adjusting arm of the handbrake keeps on adjusting the shoes. to test this I am not using the handbrake whenever I park ( not the best option on an incline or decline). It is always the passenger side back brake that is heating??

[Hoppy]

I've had this problem before and it's not the brake fluid, all the adjustments needs to be corect.

Make sure all the links, cables and springs are installed corectly and move free.

Firstly, unhook the cable end from the lever on the backing plate, adjust the brake shoes untill they touch the drums lightly.

Hook the cables up and adjust the handbrake, half of the reach must be free (not three clicks like most cars)

Now for the part that causes the problem; on the lever that protrude from the brake drum, there is an adjusting bolt, loosen the lock nut and adjust the bolt untill it touches the stop, this prevents the adjuster from jumping to the next slot every time you use the handbrake.

The Vigo and Fortuner has the same system.

[Dillon]

I've had this problem before and it's not the brake fluid, all the adjustments needs to be corect.

Make sure all the links, cables and springs are installed corectly and move free.

Firstly, unhook the cable end from the lever on the backing plate, adjust the brake shoes untill they touch the drums lightly.

Hook the cables up and adjust the handbrake, half of the reach must be free (not three clicks like most cars)

Now for the part that causes the problem; on the lever that protrude from the brake drum, there is an adjusting bolt, loosen the lock nut and adjust the bolt untill it touches the stop, this prevents the adjuster from jumping to the next slot every time you use the handbrake.

The Vigo and Fortuner has the same system.

Thanks, it makes sense what you are suggesting. I am not the best at mechanicals but fortunately my father is more hands on and will ask him to assist.