01-01-2007, 02:23 PM | #1 |
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Drum Brake Question
For one of you guys out there that still has drum brakes and has put a set on recently, I have to ask if you found any tips or tricks that made it easier to get all the confounding springs back on? This truck has the self adjusters and I think four springs (not counting those for hold downs and such). I have been fiddling with one wheel for several hours!!
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01-01-2007, 03:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Drum Brake Question
A brake spring tool helps but is not necessary. I did my rears a couple of months ago, the first one took a while, the second went easier. I've got a couple of pics if you're interested. I've seen much better pics on this board though with new parts instead of old brake dust covered shots.
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01-01-2007, 03:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: Drum Brake Question
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01-01-2007, 03:54 PM | #4 |
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Drum brake assembly
Assembly sequence for a "typical" GM drum brake 1966 GM half-ton pickup (Delco Shown, Bendix similar) http://www.pbase.com/nufsed/drumbrake ---- That is showing part by part on the rear brakes, the main difference is the park brake lever. ---- pics of the front and rear drum brakes on my '65 c10 : http://matraca.home.mindspring.com/i.../05302006.html ---- Another trick is to jack the other side of the truck up and pull the wheel and drum off and see how it is routed. good luck, -W |
01-01-2007, 04:00 PM | #5 |
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Wow,
That's neat having the parts painted and such. It makes it easy to identify them. I have the other wheel off. It's making the springs all fit without it coming apart that is giving me fits. I just finished a big bowl of chili ( I do everything better on a full stomach) and looking at the service manual. I have an idea it is the sequence of things that makes a difference. Made a copy of the page and am back out tot he garage to try again. Thanks for the help. Wish me luck! |
01-01-2007, 06:39 PM | #6 |
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I had fun a few months ago rebuilding one side of my brakes. Like u said, it s teh sequence. You can get spring puller tools and such but i did it with my dad. I took some time, but so does a lot of things. Two people definantly makes it easier.
Brad
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01-01-2007, 06:53 PM | #7 |
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A good set of brake spring pliers is a big help. And there is a huge difference between the made in USA and the made in xxx pliers.
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=19
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01-01-2007, 07:00 PM | #8 |
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Re: Drum Brake Question
I have taken my brakes apart afew times and I just do one side at a time and look at the other side if I get suck. Used brake tools for the springs and that helped the most. Thats all I have to say
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01-01-2007, 08:09 PM | #9 |
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Thanks guys. I finally got the one side on, and the pics were a great help. I think the brake pliers would be a good addition. I'm looking into those.
Woog, as always, your links are top notch! Bob |
01-01-2007, 08:21 PM | #10 |
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Fred!!
Just when I was starting to buy some parts for the truck, and you had to send that great link to Lisle Tools. Now I'll be spending some money on tools. |
01-01-2007, 08:27 PM | #11 |
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The spring holder tools are a must, they make things so much easier.
ol Curt - glad they were a help, I needed those painted pics when I reinstalled the ebrake system on my '65, they saved my bacon. -W |
01-01-2007, 08:44 PM | #12 |
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Re: Drum Brake Question
i also use vise grips,i use them to grab the end of the spring so i hook it.
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01-01-2007, 09:23 PM | #13 |
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You can't go wrong spending $$ on tools. It's nice to have the right tool for the job. It also makes it alot easier.
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01-04-2007, 03:15 PM | #14 |
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Use a good pair of vice grips and a little bit of muscle. You can also use cvice grips to install the anchor springs, by openiong the grips about 3 eigth in. an holding the spring down and turning the pin from behind the backing plate.
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01-04-2007, 03:40 PM | #15 |
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Re: Drum Brake Question
....investing in a GOOD pair of SAFTY GLASSES is one of the first tools you should purchase...those springs will come at you FAST!....
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01-04-2007, 05:24 PM | #16 |
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Re: Drum Brake Question
A dust mask iis a good idea too.
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01-05-2007, 02:02 AM | #17 |
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Re: Drum Brake Question
Sometimes when even the spring tools are hard to get the springs on I'll try and pop the smaller springs into their position I use a flat screwdriver. It was an amazing help last week doin the brakes on my '66
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