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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Toledodude1973 on 10 March 2016, 18:59:27

Title: Handbrake
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 10 March 2016, 18:59:27

Looking to replace handbrake shoes when i do rear discs , when sellers say "TEVES SYS" what does it mean?

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: baggers on 10 March 2016, 20:25:46

Different makes of braking systems TEVES (ATE), Girling, Bosch etc.  So they know what you have fitted.

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 10 March 2016, 21:19:59

Thanks Baggers,this was mintex so if it says fits 2002 2.6 it should be ok

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: Bigron on 10 March 2016, 22:38:41

I thought it was about time for a stupid question!
On an automatic, why do handbrake cables ever need adjusting and hndbrake shoes wear out?
I do use the handbrake, but only gently after putting the gearbox into Park, but from time to time I run out of "clicks".
During my last service, Serek adjusted the rear brake shoes for me - what a difference!

Ron.

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2016, 22:44:29

Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 10 March 2016, 21:19:59

Thanks Baggers,this was mintex so if it says fits 2002 2.6 it should be ok

Omega handbrakes are ALL the same ;)

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: baggers on 10 March 2016, 22:59:54

Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 10 March 2016, 21:19:59

Thanks Baggers,this was mintex so if it says fits 2002 2.6 it should be ok

As said they are all the same.  But don't get confused in thinking the system is Mintex because they list them.  Say you have a Girling or ATE system there is a multitude of manufacturers will do linings to fit.

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: Bojan on 11 March 2016, 08:11:40

Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 10 March 2016, 22:44:29

Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 10 March 2016, 21:19:59

Thanks Baggers,this was mintex so if it says fits 2002 2.6 it should be ok

Omega handbrakes are ALL the same ;)

And non of them is working properly anymore ;D ;D

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 11 March 2016, 18:31:43

My main concern was the actual pads getting damaged beyond use when removing rear disc

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: baggers on 11 March 2016, 19:48:40

Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 11 March 2016, 18:31:43

My main concern was the actual pads getting damaged beyond use when removing rear disc

If you mean 'pads' they won't get damaged.  Knock pins out, remove pads, unbolt caliper (not fluid line), wind back the handbrake adjuster (through large hole front of disk), remove disk.

If you mean damaging the 'handbrake shoes' they won't get damaged.  Do same as above.