We replace the rear wheel pads in case of damage, oiling and wear of the pads to a thickness of less than 1 mm.

The drum is replaced if it is damaged, cracked, and the working surface is worn out up to a diameter of more than 283 mm. We replace all four rear wheel pads at the same time.

ATTENTION: Brake drums are machined complete with hubs, so we install the removed drums only in their original places.

The factory manual recommends turning new drums assembled with the hub before installing them on the car.

Never press the brake pedal after removing the brake drum.

Removing the brake pads of the rear wheels

Remove the rear wheels.

How to replace a Gazelle brake drum and rear wheel pads

Using a large slotted screwdriver, unscrew the three screws securing the brake drum to the hub.

How to replace the brake drum and pads on the rear wheels of a Gazelle

Remove the drum.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

In case of a tight fit or “sticking” of the drum to the hub, you can compress it by screwing three M10 bolts into special holes.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Use a hook or thin pliers to remove the end of the return spring from the hole in the rear brake shoe.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

It is more convenient to use a special device for this.

From the inside of the brake shield with one hand, press the cap of the rear brake shoe rod, with the other hand on the cup, compressing the spring.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Turn the spring cup 90°.

This will align the notch on the cup with the axle tip. We remove the cups with the spring.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Remove the rod from the hole in the brake shield

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

By turning the rear shoe, remove the lower return spring

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Remove the parking brake lever from the tip of the cable.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Similarly, remove the fastening of the front brake pad to the brake shield, and remove the front pad.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Remove the return spring from the block and the spring from the spacer rod.

How to replace the brake drum and rear wheel pads Gazelle

Using the “17” key, we unscrew the nut that fastens the rod to the block

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Remove the parts of the parking brake adjustment mechanism.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Using pliers, unpin the nut securing the parking brake lever.

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

Holding the fastening bolt with the “17” key, unscrew the nut with the same key

How to replace a Gazelle rear brake drum and pads

We take out the bolt and remove the fastening parts of the parking brake lever to the shoe

Installation

We rearrange the removed parts to new pads.

We install new brake pads in reverse order, after which we adjust the gap between the pads and the brake drum.

We install the drum, lubricating its landing belt with SHRUS-4 grease or graphite grease.

ATTENTION: The brake drum is installed on the hub in only one position, since the screw holes are made with a variable pitch around the circumference.

We install the wheels and press the brake pedal several times to self-install the elements of the brake mechanisms.