Rear Spindle
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Rear Spindle
HOW DO I REMOVE THE REAR SPINDLE ON A 68. I AM TRYING TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES.ALSO WHAT DOES THE ARM THAT THE CABLE ATTACHES TO ATTACH TO.
THE LAST OWNER DISCARDED THE REAR SHOES.
THE LAST OWNER DISCARDED THE REAR SHOES.
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Originally Posted by SKIPPERS _1
HOW DO I REMOVE THE REAR SPINDLE ON A 68. I AM TRYING TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES.ALSO WHAT DOES THE ARM THAT THE CABLE ATTACHES TO ATTACH TO.
THE LAST OWNER DISCARDED THE REAR SHOES.
THE LAST OWNER DISCARDED THE REAR SHOES.
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In order to do it properly, you will need to remove the trailing arm and press the spindle out. If they've been replaced with 'slip fit' races for the bearings, you may be able to drive them out with a drift or the like, but you risk seriously damaging the spindle. I have heard of ways to replace the parking brakes without removing the spindle, but there's a lot of cussing and throwing of tools. Do a search and you'll find several threads regarding parking brakes, and R and R of the trailing arm, spindle setups.
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From: NorCal 71 Lt-1
if you are going to remove the spindle with the trailing arm on the car you will need a special tool to drive the spindle out. if you have the entire trailing arm off the car, a press and some drivers in place would definately work.
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Originally Posted by wnjlt1
if you are going to remove the spindle with the trailing arm on the car you will need a special tool to drive the spindle out. if you have the entire trailing arm off the car, a press and some drivers in place would definately work.
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If you're just going to replace the shoes you do not need to remove the spindle. If you are going to remove the spindle then you're going to have to replace the bearings and now you have to be able to correctly set them up to .001-.002 endplay or you're going to create more problems. If you're not sure about this job check my posts on it, it will walk you through the job.
If the spindle had been in there 30 years and there is rust in the area those pushed tools are not too good. I have one and never use it and I rebuild these all the time. The tool may break the caliper bracket before it pops out the spindle,everyone is different.
Good luck,
Gary
If the spindle had been in there 30 years and there is rust in the area those pushed tools are not too good. I have one and never use it and I rebuild these all the time. The tool may break the caliper bracket before it pops out the spindle,everyone is different.
Good luck,
Gary
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Originally Posted by gtr1999
If you're just going to replace the shoes you do not need to remove the spindle. If you are going to remove the spindle then you're going to have to replace the bearings and now you have to be able to correctly set them up to .001-.002 endplay or you're going to create more problems. If you're not sure about this job check my posts on it, it will walk you through the job.
If the spindle had been in there 30 years and there is rust in the area those pushed tools are not too good. I have one and never use it and I rebuild these all the time. The tool may break the caliper bracket before it pops out the spindle,everyone is different.
Good luck,
Gary
If the spindle had been in there 30 years and there is rust in the area those pushed tools are not too good. I have one and never use it and I rebuild these all the time. The tool may break the caliper bracket before it pops out the spindle,everyone is different.
Good luck,
Gary
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I don't remove the spindle while the arm is on the car. I work on the arm on the bench and use a 20 ton press to pop them off. Sometimes they go easy others seem like they're welded on!
Here's that post I have going.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1229686
Here's that post I have going.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1229686
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You can rebuild the rear parking brakes w/o removing the spindle.
Most difficult part is getting the forward shoe onto the retaining pin but it can be done. If you search the forum you'll see some creative posts for performing this stunt. My favorite is using string to tie the spring into submission while you fit the retaining cup onto the pin then simply cutting the string.
The arm you mention (if I understand you correctly) is at the top. It's the lever that pushes the shoes apart. It doesn't "attach" to anything. It sits between the upper shoes and the spring pressure holds the lever arm in place (you really need a diagram but the emergency brake assembly is simply a miniture version of standard drum brakes). You can remove this arm for cleaning by carefully pushing off the retaining clip that is under the pivot pin where the longer arm (the one that holds the cable ball) attaches to the push arm (the one that prys against the shoe. Once the clip is off the pin will pull out and you can clean the arm so it moves easily when the brake is applied.
Most difficult part is getting the forward shoe onto the retaining pin but it can be done. If you search the forum you'll see some creative posts for performing this stunt. My favorite is using string to tie the spring into submission while you fit the retaining cup onto the pin then simply cutting the string.
The arm you mention (if I understand you correctly) is at the top. It's the lever that pushes the shoes apart. It doesn't "attach" to anything. It sits between the upper shoes and the spring pressure holds the lever arm in place (you really need a diagram but the emergency brake assembly is simply a miniture version of standard drum brakes). You can remove this arm for cleaning by carefully pushing off the retaining clip that is under the pivot pin where the longer arm (the one that holds the cable ball) attaches to the push arm (the one that prys against the shoe. Once the clip is off the pin will pull out and you can clean the arm so it moves easily when the brake is applied.
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Originally Posted by gtr1999
I don't remove the spindle while the arm is on the car. I work on the arm on the bench and use a 20 ton press to pop them off. Sometimes they go easy others seem like they're welded on!
Here's that post I have going.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1229686
Here's that post I have going.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1229686
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Originally Posted by SKIPPERS _1
Thanks For The Tips, I Will Read More On It To Determine If I Can Handle It Without Removing The Spindle, I Hope So.
Thanks Again.
Rich
Thanks Again.
Rich
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Originally Posted by SKIPPERS _1
Thanks For The Tips, I Will Read More On It To Determine If I Can Handle It Without Removing The Spindle, I Hope So.
Thanks Again.
Rich
Thanks Again.
Rich
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I Gave Up For Now , The Corvette Show Ie Next Weekend And I Want To Drive The Car There.
It Looks Like I Will Take The Trailering Arm Off And Do It That Way.
You Know There Is Always Something Else It Will Need While Iam There.
Thanks To Everyone For The Help
Rick
It Looks Like I Will Take The Trailering Arm Off And Do It That Way.
You Know There Is Always Something Else It Will Need While Iam There.
Thanks To Everyone For The Help
Rick