Rear Brake Access

[GV]

If I was to chop out an access panel in the boot - would I be able to access the rear brakes. Just a thought!

[350zwelgje]

For access to the brakes only it is not necessary, and to get them out uhmmmm - don't you.
You could give it a try and tell us.... A bit how I tried to repair my clutch without removing anything, except for a hole in the bellhousing. And I was able to report that it works.

Rob

[honourablepickle]

worth a go perhaps
a word of warning - i was just going to change the rear brake pads and disks -
now the car is in a million pieces and i've spent £1k on various ods and sods that also needed sorting
once you start having a look at stuff it always seems to get a bit out of control

[gsx600]

I know you can put a hole in the boot floor to access the diff mounting bolts (according to a bible ?) so in theory you could possible extend to acces the brake calipers.

Just a thought though will the tanks not get in the way anyway if you cut a hole ?

Let us all know on progress

[honourablepickle]

as gsx said - you have to cut a hole in the boot to get at the diff mounts ........

[rev-erend]

Is this a trick question - I think the answer is none..


Actually - I thoought the problem was the tubes were in the way..

[jmorgan]

A conversation with a club member a few years ago. A hole in the rear parcel shelf can be done but sealing up the hole with, for example, with an aluminum panel has to be a very secure job due to the pressures involved whilst driving. Re water ingress and all that.

Another roundtoit on my list due to awful garage access for what is a simple jobs for most people.

[GV]

Not sure the best to go on this one. My handbrake failed its MOT last time out and I'm thinking that rather do just the rear brakes go and do an overhaul on the whole lot - drop the rear out completely. Chopping out the boot was an idea to which I'll leave the chopping to access the rear diff mounts only.

Thanx guys for the feedback anyway..

[djc1001]

GV said:

Not sure the best to go on this one. My handbrake failed its MOT last time out and I'm thinking that rather do just the rear brakes go and do an overhaul on the whole lot - drop the rear out completely. Chopping out the boot was an idea to which I'll leave the chopping to access the rear diff mounts only.

Thanx guys for the feedback anyway..

See previous posts re diff removal - if you are lucky there is no need for any holes to remove diff. but I guess it does make it easier.
Be sure you have a way of lowering the diff assy its a fair weight.
As above response hole for brake access would have to be in shelf or bulk head behind seats.

David

Edited by djc1001 on Sunday 19th November 10:21

[SEvans]

Sorry guys I don't get this at all. I just don't see how chopping an access hole is going to help. It works on the old Jag's but not sure it will work on a Wedge. Aren't the 2 petrol tanks under the rear parcel shelf???
Personally I don't think it's worth it. I've removed the calipers and dropped the whole diff assembly and IMHO neither job is so bad that I would start cutting holes. I have drilled 2 holes in the boot to access the top diff mounts, but these are only about 25mm diameter, just enough to get a socket on the bolt. Cheers Steve

[campbell]

There is a lot of garages that make access holes in the boot parcel shelf and use a plate of alloy to cover it.
Ive got 2 holes in mine to access the bolts for the rear shocks and its easy to cover them up to seal them fron the wet, they are over 2inches in diam.
If you dont meed to take the diff out and you want to do the brakes and handbrake it can bo done.
My handbrake faild the mot last year, it was all the rust on the calliper hindge, ohh and the pads feel appart
Well its still not the best due to the silly system in the SEAC but it pulls up the weight required for the mot.

Cambelt

[MJG280]

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