Repair of VAZ-2121

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.

The cuff can be replaced without removing the gearbox from the car

We hang the rear part of the car on tripods, remove the rear wheel and brake drum

Usually the gearbox is removed for its replacement, repair, or replacement or repair of the rear axle beam

First of all, we hang up the rear axle.

Remove the rear axle gearbox (see the article – Removing the rear axle gearbox)

Install the gearbox on the workbench

We have considered disassembling the rear axle gearbox in the article – Disassembling the rear axle gearbox

Before assembly, wash the gearbox parts in kerosene and inspect them.