Suzuki Swift - Checking rear drum brakes

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Fri 29 Apr 2011 22:03
Suzuki Swift - Checking rear drum brakes - Doc

Rear drum brakes:

Why have manufacturers changed the design from separate drums to the combined hub and drum layout?

A simple job of checking the rear brakes on my Suzuki Swift involves removing a very tight centre nut, hub pullers, a torque wrench, and replacing the locking nut (as it cannot be re-used) at £ 6.50 a time. A simple split pin cannot be used because the nut is recessed.

With the old removable drum system, the work could be carried out in minutes and with no special tools or expense and no danger of disturbing the bearings.

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Fri 29 Apr 2011 22:32
Suzuki Swift - Checking rear drum brakes - 659FBE

The answer to your question is that a combined hub and drum reduces costs and improves concentricity.

In a fiercely competitive market this is an obvious measure and cars with drum brakes have been designed like this for years.

Buy the correct parts needed to do the job and fit them correctly. If £6.50 is too much money for a new nut, buy a mainstream brand next time - for which pattern parts will be available.

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