Replacing brake discs on a Lada Largus with your own hands

Diagnostics of brake discs and drums of Lada Largus

Disc brakes are used at the front of the car, and drum brakes at the rear. Due to their different designs, the condition of these elements is checked differently. Therefore, the car owner must be familiar with all signs of wear.

How to check brake discs on Largus

One of the first signs of brake disc failure is squeaking when braking. It may occur:

• in the brake pedal;
• transmitted to the car body;
• in the steering wheel.

All this happens until the car comes to a complete stop and, as a rule, the beat in the pedal is transmitted when braking at high speed, and throughout the entire car when braking from low speeds.

Steering wheel chatter is a natural reaction of the steering to movement of the wheel hub, which occurs when the brake pads do not fit evenly.

Beating can occur due to improper operation of the brake system. This happens when the car brakes for a long time and intensively, and then suddenly drives into a puddle.

Due to the rapid cooling of the disk, it becomes distorted without the ability to return to its original shape. Such discs can only be replaced.

To diagnose the condition of the brake disc in Lada Largus, you need to remove the wheel and measure its thickness.

It should be at least 19.8 mm for disks measuring 260 mm, and at least 17.7 mm for disks measuring 259 mm.

When taking measurements, it is necessary to remove the outer edge using a file. The small thickness of the disk indicates its severe wear and the need for urgent replacement. This value is standard for original disks and may differ when using analogues. This can be found on the labeling.

How to check the rear drums on Largus

When diagnosing the condition of the drums, it is necessary to remove them from the car. Next, the internal diameter is measured. The norm is at least 229.5 mm. If the value is less, the part requires replacement.

During the inspection, attention should be paid to such things as:

• cracks;
• curvature;
• traces of uneven wear;
• grooves on the working surface.

It would be a good idea to check the drum beat using a special device.

It should be remembered that operating the Lada Largus with crooked rear drums wears out suspension parts and also “kills” the wheel bearings.

Adjustment nut that locks itself

The self-locking nut is the only element that regulates the handbrake. Tightening the Renault Logan handbrake is done by rotating the nut to the right, and if you turn it to the left, the cable should loosen. But if the nut locks itself, it can be rotated to the right, and that’s all. This means that it will not be possible to loosen the cable tension during adjustment.

Adjusting nut near the handle

You can increase the tension, but you can’t weaken it!

In theory, the adjustment is done like this: make a half turn to the right - control the result, then make another half turn. The resulting number of handle clicks should be 6. But this is not all the tricks and subtleties.

How to choose the right discs and drums in Largus

Selection of spare parts is an important event when repairing the brake system of a car.

Quality parts can last for years, while poor parts can break down in the next month or not work properly.

Table of catalog numbers:

It is worth noting that the 260 and 259 brake discs are interchangeable. The difference when replacing them is not significant. The car owner will not feel any difference when braking.

But drums with or without ABS are different. Since the wheel bearing is pressed inside, you should be careful when selecting spare parts, as there is a risk of buying something completely wrong due to the presence or absence of a magnetic tape.

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For some reason, no one writes about rotating the gear wheel before removing the drum. This is written in the book, but it was not possible to do it in practice. I can’t see anything, I had a hard time finding this gear, but it doesn’t rotate!

So is it necessary or not necessary to rotate this wheel first, or just apply more force and the drum will still come off?

I removed the drum several times. Everything is filmed with a bang.

How did you determine that these particular pads are needed?

I sent the person my VIN, and he already looked through the databases and sent me the number.

Well that's great. So you were flying through the air! I don’t mean to offend you in any way, but I don’t believe it and never will.

130,000 how new were they?

Did you change it yourself or at a service center? Question, how did you remove the drum? There you need a device so that you don’t smash the bearings with a hammer.

I changed it myself. I did without a puller, pryed the drum with a simple screwdriver, and it came off well. Watch this video

The only thing is that I had to buy a 36 socket to unscrew the nut that secures the drum.

I tried it in the summer, I wanted to see the condition, it didn’t work, but I was afraid to knock

I changed it myself. I did without a puller, pryed the drum with a simple screwdriver, and it came off well. Watch this video

The only thing is that I had to buy a 36 socket to unscrew the nut that secures the drum.

I went to the officials for 15 thousand. They started to remove the drum to look at the pads, they don’t fit on the bolts, they screwed the crap on, I don’t know what the striker is called here and there, but they didn’t remove it, I’m boiling, I raised it, saying why are the bearings there, you’re tearing it up once again, the eldest came the handbrake works, yes I say there are no complaints, I say collect it and that’s it and decided now I’m wondering why they couldn’t remove it now the mileage is 55 thousand I’ll have to look soon but for me the mystery remains with them I didn’t go anymore well they’re just money down the drain

This is interesting: Front suspension. Description of the Lada Granta design

How to change brake discs on Lada Largus

There is nothing complicated about replacing a brake disc on Largus. To do this, just follow these steps:

1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Unclench the pads with a powerful screwdriver.
3. Dismantle the caliper and remove the pads. It is better to hang the caliper on a spring to avoid breaking the hose.
4. Unscrew the bolts securing the osprey and remove it.
5. Tap the disc with a mallet on the side where it comes into contact with the wheel rim.
6. Unscrew the T-40 brake disc mounting screws.
7. Remove the old drive and install the new one.

When assembling, do not forget to lubricate the caliper guides with special lubricant so that they do not start to rattle.

Recommendations

1. Replacement of the rear brake pads in a LADA Largus car should be carried out at least once every two years, because moisture entering the circuit leads to a decrease in the boiling point, and consequently, the efficiency of the system.
2. Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It has to be replenished.
3. If the level decreases rapidly, then take measures to find the source of the leak. The system may have depressurized, and this is very dangerous due to the “loss” of brakes on the road.
4. We recommend replacing pads with or without ABS when their wear has reached or begun to exceed the 70 percent limit.
5. After winter, do not be lazy to clean the brake calipers and lubricate the guides (in the front mechanisms). This will prevent these nodes from turning sour.
6. Don’t skimp on pads, because safety depends on the quality of these consumables.

Replacing rear brake pads is not a difficult, but responsible procedure.

Replacing rear brake drums

To change the brake drum on the Lada Largus, you must first of all select the right part.

On a car equipped with ABS, you cannot install a part without a bearing with a magnetic tape. Otherwise, an error will light up and the anti-lock braking system will not work.

To replace, follow these steps:

1. Raise the rear wheel on a jack and remove it.
2. Remove the hub nut protective cap.
3. Unscrew the hub nut.
4. Remove the drum along with the bearing.
5. Install the new part in the reverse order of removal.

It is worth noting that if there is a need to replace the bearing, it does not have to be replaced along with the drum.

Attention! Drums cannot be changed one at a time. These parts can only be replaced in pairs. Otherwise, when braking, the car may veer to the side, which is unsafe.

About the operating principle

The brakes in the Lada Largus turned out to be quite balanced and effective. This is confirmed by a lot of tests. For this station wagon, the manufacturer has provided the possibility of equipping it with the following mechanisms:

• front axle – disc units, which are equipped with the function of ventilation and holding a floating bracket;
• rear mechanisms - drum.

The stern brake components are traditional closed designs that are equipped with mechanisms that allow the pads to self-center. Due to this action, the gap is adjusted.

The pads are driven by a hydraulic system, the actuators of which at the front and rear are brake cylinders with retractable pistons. The entire system is dual-circuit, where the order of distribution of braking force occurs according to a diagonal pattern. The complex also has a vacuum booster.

Many cars today are equipped with a useful ABS system. This mechanism prevents the wheels from locking when the brakes are activated, which is especially important in extreme braking modes, when there is a high probability of skidding.

The parking brake is activated via a corresponding lever located in the passenger compartment. The force on the pads is transmitted by a cable located under the bottom in a special line.

Faulty wheel bearings

External manifestation of a malfunction/breakage/problem: Damage to the raceway Probable cause: Impact on the inner ring during bearing installation.

External indication of malfunction/breakage/problem: Damage to the raceway Probable cause: Incorrect tightening torque when installing the bearing, resulting in too little clearance, causing damage to the raceway.

External manifestation of a malfunction/breakage/problem: Damage to the raceway Probable cause: Foreign body entering the bearing

External manifestation of a malfunction/breakage/problem: Darkening of the surface of the outer ring of the bearing. Probable cause: Incorrect installation of the bearing in the knuckle, which led to fretting corrosion of the surface of the outer ring and its darkening. For components of this type, anti-fretting paste LGAF 3 should be used.

External manifestation of a malfunction/breakdown/problem: Damage to the raceway Probable cause: A foreign body entering the bearing, causing wear and subsequent spalling of the ring surface.

Nut M24*1.5 rear hub Largus Febi

Applicability: Largus / Duster / Terrano D10 2014 / Kaptur 2016 / Almera G15

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