Trouble replacing drum brakes

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Apr 22, 2020 | 01:47 AM

#21

finnhhr

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From: finland, europe

Thanks for quick replies, this site rocks!

Yes, it hasn't EVER been adjusted, and Yes, its a 2008 after the VIN number.
Our HHR is sold new in Europe,it has all wheel ABS- so it does not matter when choosing the shoes?
So the ABS sensor is behind backing plate, where is some kind of wire ending to a plug...

Will do the adjustments. I have assumed earlier that heavy braking in reverse would have done the trick, but seems its not adequate.

Apr 22, 2020 | 07:49 AM

#22

Oldblue

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From: Welland,Ont Canada

The ABS sensor is in the axle hub. The 2008 shoes are the same for ABS or non-ABS

Apr 22, 2020 | 07:55 AM

#23

donbrew

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From: Fredericksburg,VA

The ABS sensor is integral to the hub/bearing. I think all 2008 had ABS, 2006-2007 optional. Shoes the same.

Apr 22, 2020 | 09:36 PM

#24

sleeper

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From: SE USA

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Originally Posted by finnhhr

Thanks for quick replies, this site rocks!
(snip)
Will do the adjustments. I have assumed earlier that heavy braking in reverse would have done the trick, but seems its not adequate.

I think we all thought that when we first got our HHRs', but we learned & always try & pass on the tips & etc.