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Brake Shoe Spring
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 8:09 am
by CatGuy
I noticed that the left rear drum on my '26 Roadster felt warm after a short drive. I took things apart yesterday and noticed that the previous owner goofed when he put the shoes on and of them was riding on the outside of one of the little tabs. While I was removing the spring it broke. Ordering new ones today. I've done brakes before on /modern' cars from the 40's, 50's & 60's. Is there a special tool I should be using? Is there a trick to this?
Re: Brake Shoe Spring
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 8:42 am
by speedytinc
One method is using the modern brake plier. Hooked end attaches ti the spring. Sharp end sits on a rivet.
You can collapse the shoe bypassing the contact flats. Put the spring in place & expand the shoe back to the cam flats touching. Place on the upper tabs & pry apart to get over the cam & lower tabs.
Re: Brake Shoe Spring
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 8:54 am
by CatGuy
speedytinc wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 8:42 am
One method is using the modern brake plier. Hooked end attaches ti the spring. Sharp end sits on a rivet.
You can collapse the shoe bypassing the contact flats. Put the spring in place & expand the shoe back to the cam flats touching. Place on the upper tabs & pry apart to get over the cam & lower tabs.
Good idea! I didn't think of the last option. I suppose that could be done via the brake lever?
Re: Brake Shoe Spring
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 9:12 am
by TWrenn
I've never had a problem just using a good pair of needle nose pliers and of course a strong grip. A needle nose type of vice grips would work too. Just 2 cents worth
Re: Brake Shoe Spring
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 9:57 am
by TRDxB2
CatGuy wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 8:09 am
I noticed that the left rear drum on my '26 Roadster felt warm after a short drive. I took things apart yesterday and noticed that the previous owner goofed when he put the shoes on and of them was riding on the outside of one of the little tabs. While I was removing the spring it broke. Ordering new ones today. I've done brakes before on /modern' cars from the 40's, 50's & 60's. Is there a special tool I should be using? Is there a trick to this?
I believe this is the tool for 1926 spring
Re: Brake Shoe Spring
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 10:42 am
by CatGuy
TRDxB2 wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 9:57 am
CatGuy wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 8:09 am
I noticed that the left rear drum on my '26 Roadster felt warm after a short drive. I took things apart yesterday and noticed that the previous owner goofed when he put the shoes on and of them was riding on the outside of one of the little tabs. While I was removing the spring it broke. Ordering new ones today. I've done brakes before on /modern' cars from the 40's, 50's & 60's. Is there a special tool I should be using? Is there a trick to this?
I believe this is the tool for 1926 spring
Nice! Wish I had that!