Troopy rotor

If you have backed off the adjustment on the handbrake shoes(pads are the ones in the brake calliper :-)) the rotor should slide on easily. Just check there is no rust or dirt build up on the hub as the rotor/hub tolerance is quite small? If there is a noticeable outer lip on the inside of the handbrake drum, you could remove this with a die grinder, or even a small angle grinder, utilising a flap disc.

Just remember which way you turned the star wheel as you backed off the shoes, you’ll need to readjust the shoes once rotor is on.

If you haven’t already, it’s worth getting a workshop manual, to get all the clues for a job like this. Or there’s sure to be a YouTube video on the procedure.

Bob

Thanks, Bob. I realised after I posted that I should have used the term 'shoes'. Strange way to describe those things, all the same. I did get the rotor back on. My handbrake needs adjusting, so I'll have a go tomorrow putting the screwdriver in the hole. Thanks again for the advice.

Hi Paul,
May I suggest you pack 4 (or more) spare wheels studs deep in the 78's tool kit...?
It will lessen the pain if your caught with a "way out bush" roadside repair & no spares....nothing worse than scavenging studs off other hubs & all the inherent effort to achieve same.
I had an 80 series & early in our life together I heard fractured/failed wheel studs were apparently a "known" issue, hence I replaced ALL studs.....much easier on the comfort of your concrete garage floor than scratching about on a hot day in the dirt.
Hate those rattle guns & over tensioned wheel nuts etc.

safe travels & may the wheel stud gods be with you !!

Pete

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