Holden Colorado / Isuzu D Max SHOCKS and BRAKE DRUMS and BRAKES replaced

[@dadbuk3796]

I have a 2009 dmax and am putting same brand shocks on the front. There is no diagram with the shocks and nothing on line from the manufacturer so a bit of a guess - but that smaller collar you put on top of the shock under the larger collar and bushing - there were 2 of those in my kit so I figure they are to space each side of the lower end horizontal assembly if needed. Now I am not sure what is correct.

[@slipperymud]

I would say you are correct, if you run out of thread when tightening the nut, then i would say it needs the extra spacer.

[@TommyTwoGuns1990]

I replaced mine today. And tightened the breaker via the back bung. I took it for a test drive and the braking felt good. I decided to tighten a little more and now the brakes feel very spongy. Any suggestions?

[@slipperymud]

I’m not too sure why they would feel spongy after tighten, they usually auto adjust by themselves. Maybe they need to be bleed

[@malcolmmathers2690]

on ya mate

[@charleswest1921]

I think the handbrake lever should be on the outer edge not inside the shoe. I’ve changed mine a few times and watching other videos it’s on the outside. Ie you can see it when you pull the drum off.

[@stevethelander221]

Gee a bit of maintenance and you call it a lemon ? Looks like you got your dollars worth out of the shocks

[@slipperymud]

Egr sensor blown twice. Injectors farked Radiator blew a hole. Now the brakes shudder. Lol what next