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Subject Topic: Conway Cruiser Brakes
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07/10/2012 at 2:27pm
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Esterelle Caramatic T39
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I have a 1999 cruiser, I tried to service the braking system today.
The manual that came with it does not show the braking system that is fitted to it.
After removing the hub cap I expected to find a castellated nut but there is a large metal nut with a paint mark on it which makes me think that it may be a one shot nut.
Can anyone help with a diagram for this braking system.
Also I do not seem to be able to locate the star wheel brake adjuster.
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07/10/2012 at 2:50pm
 Location: Lichfield
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I'm not saying that it is but the nut could well possibly be a 'nylock' nut which has a nylon insert at the rear of the thread which once used has to be disposed of and a new one used and sometimes this methiod was used as an alternative fastener to the previous castellated nut and cotter pin. Regarding the brake shoes, is there a square lug protruding on the back plate at all? If so this is the brake adjuster which you will need the appropriate tool to adjust it. You can use a spanner but it's quite difficult as the proper adjust is angled for this purpose.

http://www.nylocknut.com/

Brake shoe adjuster.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-SQUARE-BRAKE-ADJUSTING-SPANNER-AF-1-4-5-16-/180378754756?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item29ff695ec4&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5339172918&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1



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08/10/2012 at 6:58am
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Thanks for the reply but the nut is a solid metal one with a flange on it, there is no lug on the back plate just a small hole covered with a plastic bung,inside this hole should be a star wheel adjuster that you turn with a screwdriver.I put a screwdriver in the hole but cannot seem to locate the star wheel.
John


08/10/2012 at 9:14am
 Location: Warwickshire
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Almost certain that it's a one shot nut, No nylon insert it's just distorted to form a lock on to the thread

Have a  look at the Alko manual

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/handbooks/overrun-braking-system-handbook.pdf

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08/10/2012 at 10:47am
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Thanks Pie*face that is exactly what I was looking for.
Regards
John


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Its a one shot nut

 



10/10/2012 at 7:04am
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Just ordered 2 one shot nuts and 2 new dust caps.
Had a word with my local garage and they are going to lend me a heavy duty torque wrench so that I can set the new nuts to the correct torque once I have completed the job.
Thanks to all
John



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