Parking brake shoe attach pin
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From: Lakewood Colorado
Parking brake shoe attach pin
For 75.
Whats the best way to replace the attach pin that holds the brake shoe on?
All parking brake hardware removed fom beneath rotor. The existing one isnt looking too good.
Looks like I need to take the parking brake flange plate off to get to it. Is that correct, or is there a better/easier way?
Thanks for the help.
Whats the best way to replace the attach pin that holds the brake shoe on?
All parking brake hardware removed fom beneath rotor. The existing one isnt looking too good.
Looks like I need to take the parking brake flange plate off to get to it. Is that correct, or is there a better/easier way?
Thanks for the help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Redruth Cornwall
When I did my 75 parking brake install, the only parts I reused were the small pins going through the thin plate on the rear of the rotors...these hold the small circular retaining springs in place.
I did mine on the car and it was a right royal PITA! One job I dont want to have to do again. I didnt have access to anything more than very basic hand tools at the time.
If you can get the backing plate off, fit new, if not...reuse.
I did mine on the car and it was a right royal PITA! One job I dont want to have to do again. I didnt have access to anything more than very basic hand tools at the time.
If you can get the backing plate off, fit new, if not...reuse.
Instructor
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From: Jacksonville, Florida
I did mine on my 77. It is a PITA, I agree. 1 is easy to get to and the other is blocked. I loosened the backing plate and worked it back there. It can be done with a little patience. You will also get pretty frustrated when attempting to hold the pin w/ needle nose plyers, push in the spring, and work the shoe all at the same time. In the end you will have bloody knuckles and a sigh of relief that it is done.
Melting Slicks
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From: Salisbury Maryland
Just did this job, and yes, it's a little frustrating.
I loosened the top(12 o'clock) bolt as far out as it would go without hitting the hub, took the other four nuts off. This was enough the fish some dental floss down through the hole. Tied the new pin to the floss and up it came. Didn't have to remove plate.
Also, I took an older screwdriver and filed a nice "V" into the end of it as my spring tool, worked like a champ! Plus I turned an old tool into a new spring tool!
I loosened the top(12 o'clock) bolt as far out as it would go without hitting the hub, took the other four nuts off. This was enough the fish some dental floss down through the hole. Tied the new pin to the floss and up it came. Didn't have to remove plate.
Also, I took an older screwdriver and filed a nice "V" into the end of it as my spring tool, worked like a champ! Plus I turned an old tool into a new spring tool!
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From: Lakewood Colorado
As usual, tons of help here!!!
Thanks jotto, Prestige593, and schmeggie.
It sounds like I need to get my quarter jar out for this job. Every time I swear while working on the car I have to put a quarter in.
Thanks jotto, Prestige593, and schmeggie.
It sounds like I need to get my quarter jar out for this job. Every time I swear while working on the car I have to put a quarter in.
Le Mans Master
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From: New Hill NC
I just loosen the plate and use a sharp needle nose to install the pin. Now, if you glue a small pencil eraser size piece of foam rubber onto the end of the pin, before you install it. That will hold the pin out like viagra, and you can install the spring and slip easier.
Safety Car
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From: Wichita KS
Glue the new pins in place with silicone and you will have no trouble putting the springs and retainers on them. If you decide to leave the one that is blocked, you can still glue it so it won't move while you install the new spring and retainer.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island New York
I just did my drivers side tonight, what a PITA. I am not looking forward to doing the other side tomorrow. This is definiately not a job that you want to have to do more than once. Patience is the name of the game when doing this, that's for sure. I made sure my sledgehammer was put away where I couldn't get to it before I started, glad I did.
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Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Wichita KS
I just did my drivers side tonight, what a PITA. I am not looking forward to doing the other side tomorrow. This is definiately not a job that you want to have to do more than once. Patience is the name of the game when doing this, that's for sure. I made sure my sledgehammer was put away where I couldn't get to it before I started, glad I did.
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From: Jacksonville, Florida
Let me know if you find the guy who created the vacuum system. I'd like to have a word with him!
