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23rd June 2017, 14:42 | #1 |
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Hurts me to admit but require help/advice with handbrake shoes
have read through How To's plus Mr Haynes,but I have to admit but Im in need of advice.
My intention today was to replace handbrake shoes,I managed calipers Ok,plus disc removal plus handbrake shoes,noting spring position etc. But after 2hrs of attempting replacement,no joy so what am I doing wrong, Ive started by placing lower edge of shoes with spring attached into slots of handbrake expander at base,then the intention was to fit one retaining spring and screw to hold one shoe in place while I dealt with the aduster and top spring....however at the moent I am just unable to get shoes seated in expander with spring fitted and move on!! Frustrating is not the word for it,and I dont normally give in easily (plus its now raining!!!) But seriously guys can someone give me the idiots guide to fitting handbrake shoes and springs eic,working around wheel hub and nut,,thanks
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I bought one of these -
eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tool-Hub-9...sAAOSwXY5ZSPpq But haven't had reason to use it yet. So, I'm hoping you - or anyone who has used one - will tell us how easy it is. TC |
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23rd June 2017, 20:09 | #4 |
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Take off the rear hub, its far easier...
You don't need any tools to fit rear shoes, place the bottom spring onto the shoes while off the car. Then keeping the spring in position, touch the top of the shoes together and offer it up to the backplate, position the bottom of shoes in place in the slots, then open up the shoes at the top then fit the adjuster to the top. Once you have done that, fit the securing springs, then lastly the spring at the top.
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O-Ring hook tools are fantastic for stretching the spring out btw.
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I use a bit of string for stretching a spring to make it fit
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