Re: ^%$&* Stupid Brake shoe retainers
[Re: RapidRobert]
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10/11/13 02:18 AM
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kentj340
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I thought the round thingy was to unwrap the springs from the top post.
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Re: ^%$&* Stupid Brake shoe retainers
[Re: kentj340]
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10/11/13 02:31 AM
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I thought the round thingy was to unwrap the springs from the top post.
Yeah - it didn't seem to work for the retainer. But I did use it for the springs.
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Re: ^%$&* Stupid Brake shoe retainers
[Re: kentj340]
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10/11/13 02:22 PM
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I thought the round thingy was to unwrap the springs from the top post.
It is , it will not work on the hold down springs . Thats what the second tool is for
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Re: ^%$&* Stupid Brake shoe retainers
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10/11/13 05:59 PM
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I have found it easier to use a 1/4 or 9/32 nut driver. Grasp the rear side of the pin with needle nose pliers to hold it perpendicular to the rear plate. Push the retainer onto the pin with the nut driver aligning the slot to clear the end of the pin. Compress the spring completely and turn the pin with the pliers a quarter turn and you are done. Craig
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Re: ^%$&* Stupid Brake shoe retainers
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10/12/13 03:49 PM
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The first time you use the proper tool, you'll kick yourself for not buying one sooner. It literally takes less than two seconds with the tool.
I've already kicked myself, my trash can, my dog...
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