dave555 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 hi my grand voyager failed mot on handbrake they said it needs new handbrake shoes plus pads and discs decided to do this myself ,my question is are the bearing assembly usely easy to remove as heard of issues with seizing up etc,i believe the handbrake is not adjustable and if problem with handbrake its in need of handbrake shoes,not worked on any chryslers before so just like to get as much information first thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignev Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 Hello and welcome! Have a search in the vehicle assistance sections for generation 4, there are several posts on it! The good news is the bearings do not get disturbed for the job.The bad news is that it can be a complete pain to get the discs off, mine were, obviously after the shoes are backed right off, as the build up of rust on the inside of the disc creates a nice lip to hold the buggers on. And yes you are correct, if you're doing it, then while it's stripped you will need all the "small parts" springs, clips etc. for the shoes, but in reality may not actually need shoes - they don't by design get rubbed, they only (try to) hold it still - but the corrosion may have trashed them anyhow! I would have them to hand while I was doing it. Well actually I did, past tense, and changed them. It's still garbage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave555 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Hi thanks bignev for the advice not doing it for a few weeks ,I didn't realise you didn't have to remove bearing as the garage said you did,but they didn't want to do it from the sound of it and wanted silly money if they did lol bignev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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