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Originally Posted by TED the DAX  Hi All,
I'm a newbie, so excuse me if these questions are answered elsewhere.
I've just bought a Tojeiro that was built between 90-92. It goes really well, but I have a couple issues I need some guidance with.
Firstly the handbrake barely holds the car. On reading the file of reciepts I have noticed that to get it throught the last MOT a garage had to modify the handbrake cable because 'the handbrake pads are worn out but replacement would require an extensive strip down'. Can anyone tell me what is involved in replacing the handbrake pads?
Secondly, I have noticed oil weeping from the jag rear diff. Again, on reading the file I have with the car this was observed some years ago as coming from the oil seal where the prop shaft connects. How big a job is it to replace this? How do I check the oil level? What oil should I use?
I understand that the rear diff and brakes came from a series 2 XJ6.
Thanks,
Mark |
Not difficult at all exept teh best way is to take the tunnel out to get access to the inboard disks. Once in it is a 15 minute jobby if you have the handbbo, although its that ovious you dont need it. Dont forget to clean and lubricate tthe excellent self adjusting system and wind it out so that the new pads fit. Check the ratchet on the self adjustment works.
The leak at the propshaft will either be the seal or the lack of loctite between the meshing faces of the splines on the flange/diff input.
Both are ultra easy to sort but take note if it is the latter there is a very important torque setting for the nut that secures the flange. If you overtighten the nut it will crush a washer that is designed to crush a certain amount only. If you go too far its a diff strip jobby.
Get hold of a manual and you will see how easy both jobs are. An afternoon will do both depending on how easy it is to get your tunnel out.
Mike