Re: [FWDLK] Brake springs

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I also use a screwdriver to put those springs on. I put the lower spring (GM
style) between the shoes first and then mount on the backing plate. Then
install the little retainer springs, then the heavy return springs.

I bought one of those brake spring pliers in my youth. Never had any luck
using it for reassembly. But it works great for disassembly. One end of the
handle has a cup that fits over the anchor pin for the springs, and a "tab"
that slides under the attached spring when rotated and lifts the spring off
the pin. Well worth the few bucks! Sometimes the cup end works for
reassembly too.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of David Charles Gedraitis
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:59 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Brake springs

I've always used a screwdrive, and yes, I have the spring pliers, I just
was not impressed with them-I had to fight with them more. I'll stick with
the screwdriver, and of course, eye protection :-P
Although it took three of us and methods I don't care to discuss to get
the return springs on the drums of my Kaiser Jeep-take one of the fwdlk
springs, and imagine soemthing about 6 tims heavier. Yeah-they didn't
wanna move...

~dave
in rainy massachusetts
'61 Newport
'67 Kaiser M-715
'91 Toyota Pickup

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