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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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I am trying to do a 73 vert frame off and I just got new e-brake pads and stainless hardware.After two days of fighting to get the pads mounted, I need to know where the lower spring mounts? I think its supposed to be on the third hole of the flat but not sure.I wish I took a picture before mounting but Im not going through that again!!! LOL.Any help would be appreciated I have a bunch of books but none show actual positon. Thanks Timsride.
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Are you asking about the Retractor Spring and the Adjusting Screw Spring for the parking brake shoes?

Adjusting screw spring (single spring) on bottom holes.
Retractor spring (double spring) on top holes.



Group 5, page 270.
http://corvettec3.ca/manual3.pdf

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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Bottom spring to lowest holes on brake shoes. Adjuster below.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Thats great I just wanted to be sure before I mounted brake calipers, and have to redo it.Thanks Timsride.
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