Re: [Amc-list] Hold down spring yanker thing - huh?

[Archimedes <Freedom@xxxxxxxx>]

Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx> said:


>Okay, I read the brake section in the TSM. Went to the library and picked up Chilton's "Brakes, Steering and Suspension" book and read the section on drum brakes. Tossed in Popular Mechanics "Saturday Mechanic" as well. All fine and good reading - BUT - how do I grab hold of the loop on the end of the hold down spring, pull it through the corresponding hole in the drum, and hook it on to the retaining clip?


You can do them with a screwdriver, several beers, and a lot of swearing; but you really need the second tool on this page:

http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2390

Here's how to use them:

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/projectbuild/mump_0103_front_drum_brake_rebuild/photo_04.html

You can even still use the beer when using the right tools.  Just be sure to stop at one twelve-ounce; otherwise you might end up connecting the brake to the accelerator pedal like all those Audi owners did.

-- Marc

P.S.  With my luck, one day I'll be slowing down for a toll booth behind a Pinto and in front of an Audi.



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