Installing emergency brake return springs

[larrys40]

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Originally Posted by Tom from Drippin'

If we are talking about the return springs on the outside of the backing plate...I have found it's easiest to make a loop of machinest wire, place a piece if broom handle or large dowel through the loop, twist one end of the loop tight to the dowel and hook the other end of the loop on the spring. Then you can pull the spring into position using the dowel as a handle, and cut the wire and pull it out after the spring is hooked. ..... NOTE: The springs are handed..right and left...they are NOT interchangeable!

I do as Tom said if the drum is on.. and sometimes disconnect the C link if the drum is off. I use an old brake clutch pedal shaft with heavy mechanics wire and a loop at the other end twisted to go over the spring. I snake it through the front by the brake shaft and down to loop it. I pull it around.. sometimes a screwdriver with a v split in it helps as a pusher.
I'm use to doing them so it goes pretty quick.

Larry Shepard