Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hey guys,
I'm a German traveller in a Landcruiser HJ60. My rear breaks are just shit and not working anymore. The Old Telegraph Track was a little bit to much for them :-)

I need new break shoes and one new break cylinder in my rear breaks. Anyone in Cairns (or around) who can change them for me? Where can I buy the parts?

I'm in Cairns on the 16th and 17th so would be great if someone would have time for me and my Cruiser

Of course I'll spring some beers!!!!

Cheers
Timm

gday Timm!

I am not in Cairns but I will suggest that if you are overhauling your rear brakes, replace everything. at least the wheel cylinders, shoes, and drums, plus any of the other parts that are worn or damaged. all the parts should be available from any car parts shop - Repco etc, but hopefully you'll find a board member who can provide them for a better price.

One cylinder is leaking, so I would change both. And the breaks. The drums have to stay. Had them adjusted/cleaned a couple of weeks ago and the mechanic said they are fine.

Hope there is someone in Cairns who could help me?

Im not from Cairns,but holidayed up that way this time last year. Anyway thier was a big TJM store on the road that heads towards Atherton if thats of any help.
For memory its on your right on way out of town.

If you havent done it already get on a charter boat and spend the day out at the reef. Also at the marina at night their is a dinner/cruise approx $50ea its quiet nice for something diffrent.
Head up tp Karanda for the markets one day if you got time. Which way you heading ????? North or south

As I come from the Cape I'll head south.

Spare parts try these places

NQ Crash & 4WD Spares
Auto Parts Recyclers - Cairns, QLD

Address

272 Hartley St
Cairns
QLD, 4870
Australia

or here

Knights Brake Specialists
20 Palm Ave Parramatta Park QLD 4870 - get directions
ph: (07) 4051 3166

What sort of condition are you nuts and bolts in?

If you make it to mackay let me know.

Just had a quick look. Mackay is about 700km away. As I'm driving already a couple of days without rear breaks, I think I don't want to risk more. But thank you!

Would it be an option to buy the parts and if nobody can help me, go with the parts to a mechanic? Would that be cheaper? Or would he kick me out?

They have a fair markup on parts so would probably do the job slower to get the same amount of money.

I have PM'd you my mobile number give me a ring when you get into town. I am on the northern beaches. Watch coming down the hill it is steep.

Have an appointment with Knight Breaks tmr. Hope it will be not too expensive...