Brake adjusters

[SteveOS3]

2.9 S3

It's MOT time in a couple of weeks and I had a note last year wrt the rear brakes. The auto adjuster is well worn and keeps slipping, leading to excessive pedal travel.

Does anyone know the make model for the replacement required and or part number?

Cheers,

SteveO

Edited by SteveOS3 on Monday 16th March 20:27

[SteveOS3]

My brakes look like this.

I replaced the pistons with new last year.



The red arrow is pointing to the serrated edge that is badly worn.

I don't see anything I can 'click up' a notch.

For the mot I usually adjust it manually the day before and all is well but it slips back over time and I get the drop of rear brake power/excessive pedal travel.

SteveO

[SteveOS3]

The spring was very tight to get on so I think that's ok. The cog and teeth were cleaned up last year with a fine wire brush and brake cleaner and I plan to do the same again. Long term I was thinking about replacing the plate but didn't know what Ford model to match against.

[SteveOS3]

Thanks for the replies gents. I'm going to try the wire brush clean-up and needle file method before the test.

I fitted new shoes last year and, as you say, it's not as if they should move much.

Steve

[SteveOS3]

Thanks for all the tips gents. I cleaned them up as far as possible and sailed through the MOT. Now hoping for a bit of good weather.

Steve