Paul T Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hello,Started to change the back shoes on my 04' lupo today, got to the large star nut holding the drum assemby/bearings together etc, neither of them move, do they just undo anti-clockwise like all other nuts? Thought I best ask for assistance before I destroy something:)Any help would be greatly appreciated.Ta,Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 You don't need to remove that star nut to change the brake shoes. I'm sure the brake drum is only held on with one screw. Undo that (you might need an impact screwdriver if it's never been off before). A lip will have built up inside the drum but a gentle hammer tap side to side should push the shows back in a tiny bit and let it it slide off.How many miles have you done? The brake shoes seem to last until 100k miles easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashh Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 As above, the star nut holds on the bearing assembly... shouldnt need to remove it. but if you do, you need an impact gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Cheers that's a great help, only done 34k but they are deffo gone can hear them when breaking grinding on the drum.Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTdi Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Rear drums grinding doesn't usually indicate worn shoes, they get a layer of crap on inside when cold or not been used for a while. Pull hand break up till you can feel just grabbing and drive a bit and should clear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ta mate, I'll have a look tomorrow. regarding that big star nut does it come off anti-clockwise if i need to change rear wheel bearings?Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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