a ? for those who've done their drums...
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a ? for those who've done their drums...
How did you remove the top spring holding the upper part of the shoe in place. 4x4wire say just to remove it, but there is a ton of tension on mine. Any tips?
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I have this set but I still use the vise grips to get the spring off
and for some reason this set is labeled wrong
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...pecialty+Tools
and for some reason this set is labeled wrong
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...pecialty+Tools
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Sears had the brake tool on sale this past week for $9.99. Totally worth it if you ask me. Getting that spring off with plires or visegrips is one thing, but try putting it back on without drawing a little blood.
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Disc brakes, ahh love em hehe
I did tear something in my shoulder blade, or rather underneath the very last time I put one of those springs on. I've tried the spring tools and havent found one that works worth a damn on our drum brakes. =(
But yes, just pure muscle gets those springs on and off.. and I highly reccomend wearing gloves =)
god drum brakes SUCK
I did tear something in my shoulder blade, or rather underneath the very last time I put one of those springs on. I've tried the spring tools and havent found one that works worth a damn on our drum brakes. =(
But yes, just pure muscle gets those springs on and off.. and I highly reccomend wearing gloves =)
god drum brakes SUCK
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putting back on: use a philips head (preferably worn and then ground almost sharp) screwdriver and pry the spring into the hole. use the vise grips to push all the way in. BOING!
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