The minimum permissible thickness of brake shoe linings is 1.5 mm

To replace the shoes, place the car on an inspection pit or lift. Remove the rear wheel and loosen the parking brake system drive cable.

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

There is an inspection window in the brake shield to assess the condition of the brake pads without removing the drum.

Remove the plug from the shield and assess the condition of the pads

Bolts with a reduced head height are used to secure the brake drum.

Therefore, for their For loosening, it is better to use a hexagonal tool head, in which the working edges start immediately from its end (if necessary, the head can be turned).

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

Before loosening the bolts that secure the brake drum to the axle flange, tap their heads.

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

Using a 12 mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the brake drum to the axle shaft.

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

Screw the bolts into the holes in which there are thread in the drum (the bolts will rest against the axle flange when tightened and shift the drum).

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

You can also remove the brake drum by striking the end of the drum with a hammer through a wooden block.

How to replace the rear brake pads of the VAZ-2121

Remove the brake drum.

How to replace the rear brake pads of the VAZ-2121

Use a screwdriver to disconnect the end of the upper tension spring from the pad

How to replace the rear brake pads on a VAZ-2121

Removing the spring

How to replace the rear brake pads on a VAZ-2121

Removing the spacer bar

How to replace the rear brake pads on a VAZ-2121

Use pliers to turn the tailpiece of the front brake pad until it matches the slot in the outer cup

How to replace the rear brake pads on a VAZ-2121 VAZ-2121

Remove the spring with the outer and inner cups.

How to replace the rear brake pads of the VAZ-2121

On the other side of the brake shield, remove the rack

Support details racks pads.

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

We move the front pad away

How to replace the brake rear brake pads VAZ-2121

Remove the lower tension spring and remove the rear brake pad support strut

How to replace the rear brake pads VAZ-2121

Move the rear brake pad

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

Remove the handbrake lever of the pads from the end of the rear parking brake cable

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

For removing the manual brake pad lever, unpin its axle

How to replace the rear brake pads on a VAZ-2121

Remove the washer

How to replace the rear brake pads of the VAZ-2121

Remove the lever

How to replace the rear brake pads of the VAZ-2121

Remove the axle

Assembly and installation of the pads is carried out in the reverse order

When installing new pads, it is necessary to press the pistons into the wheel cylinder.

This operation can be performed as follows way:

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121

- carefully striking the piston with a hammer through a wooden block;

How to replace the rear brake pads of a VAZ-2121 VAZ-2121

- or after installing the pads, press on them, leaning two mounting blades on the flange of the brake shield.

In this case, the upper stops of the pads press the pistons into the cylinder.

After installing new brake pads, it is necessary to adjust the parking brake system.