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Come the early part of the following year, 2007, New Zealanders would now be able to glance at and personally view the new Volvo C30.

What’s the Volvo C30, you may ask?

Well, according to the chief executive officer and president of Volvo Cars, Fredrik Arp, “The new Volvo C30 is a cool car that aims for young singles, or couples with busy urban lives. These people prioritize excitement in design and driving characteristics, and this car is designed to suit their taste and lifestyle.”

Sure enough, many customers in the auto market would be clamoring to take a first hand experience with this vehicle. Many have already seen it during its concept stage for the concept version of the Volvo C30 has been shown off a couple of months back. And it has already captured the minds and the attention of those who have seen it. According to auto experts, the Volvo C30 holds a good resemblance to the Volvo Design Concept which holds three doors and has been first shown during the Detroit Motor Show just this January.

Of course, you can say that this vehicle is unique in its own way. It is a combination of various auto technologies and auto features that works with a cool synergy which gives the vehicle a unique boost in appeal and performance. Of course, it would not come with Volvo 260 Series parts. It would be coming with its own auto parts and accessories that would give it a unique look.

The Volvo C30 is built on the C1 platform which has been a good base for various Ford vehicles. In fact, this platform is also used by the Volvo S40 and the Volvo V50, as well as the Ford Focus II, and the Ford C-Max. This platform has also been used by the new Mazda Mazda3, and the recently reloaded Land Rover Freelander. This just goes to show what kind of expectations you would be having with this new one.

This September, the Volvo C30 production version would be introduced to the public. The chosen event would be the Paris Motor Show. You certainly would be seeing a sporty vehicle that holds two doors. There are four seats inside plus a cool glass tailgate that would certainly remind you of classic Volvo vehicles.

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As a former news correspondent for an auto-related websites, Kevin has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old father of three from Pennsylvania is a genuine car lover.

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The friction with which the brakes stop the car causes the friction material on the brake shoes to wear. At first the wear can be taken up by adjustment, but when the friction material is two-thirds worn, they must be replaced.

Brake shoes are easily obtainable through your nearest Parts Centre, the sets on both wheels need to be replaced, if you don’t, this could cause uneven braking and the car to pull to one side. Do not take chances, always fit the best quality brake shoes.

The shoes are easily replaced, all you need is a new set of shoes to suit your vehicle, a bottle of brake fluid, pair of pliers, a screwdriver, a length of thin copper wire and some high-melting point grease.

Method:

Step 1. Jack up the car and remove the wheel, always use axle stands for safety. Chock the front wheels of the vehicle.

Step 2. Wrap a thick absorbant cloth around the brake fluid reservoir to soak up any fluid which may be forced out.

Step 3. Check the handbrake mechanism, on some vehicles it is easier to disconnect it at this stage, on others it comes off with the brake shoes.

Step 4. Remove the drum cover, mark the position of the brake shoes with chalk. Lever off the brake shoes one at a time with a heavy screwdriver or special “shoe-horn” tool. Take care not to damage the dust covers on the wheel cylinders.

Step 5. Wrap a thin length of copper wire around the wheel cylinder to prevent the pistons from falling out. Clean out the slots in the ends of the wheel cylinder pistons, smear them with a dab of high- melting point grease.

Step 6. Connect the new shoes and pull-off springs on the ground, replace damaged springs. Make sure that the springs are properly positioned on the shoes and place one end of each shoe into its slot.

Step 7. Remove the wire from around the wheel cylinders and lever the shoes back into place with a screw- driver. Reconnect the handbrake mechanism. Replace retaining pins, springs and washers in reverse order to removal.

Step 8. Before replacing the drum check for score marks, if they are deeper than 0,4mm or there is obvious signs of damage consult a brake specialist. Now replace the drum. Fully tighten the adjusting screw, with a ring spanner, then unscrew it until the drum revolves.

Step 9. Fit the wheel and lower the vehicle . Pump the brake pedal a few times to centre the shoes. Remove the cloth from around the reservoir, check the brake fluid level, top it up with clean brake fluid if necessary, and replace the cap.

I hope this articale helps if you need to change or repair the brake shoes on your car yourself.

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