Brake Shoe Spring
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CatGuy
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Brake Shoe Spring
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?
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speedytinc
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Re: Brake Shoe Spring
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.
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.
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CatGuy
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Re: Brake Shoe Spring
Good idea! I didn't think of the last option. I suppose that could be done via the brake lever?speedytinc wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 8:42 amOne 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.
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TWrenn
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Re: Brake Shoe Spring
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
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Re: Brake Shoe Spring
I believe this is the tool for 1926 springCatGuy wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 8:09 amI 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?
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CatGuy
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Re: Brake Shoe Spring
Nice! Wish I had that!TRDxB2 wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 9:57 amI believe this is the tool for 1926 springCatGuy wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 8:09 amI 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?