Bill Jewell Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I am in the process of installing new wheel brake cylinders on the rear wheels of my 1930 Franklin. I have the new cylinder installed, but what is the trick to getting the brake shoe spring reattached? Is there some special tool used for this? If so, can someone please send me a photo of it?Thanks!Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I use a pair of good vise grips. Clamp onto the straight section of the spring and pull like .....Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I use Vise grips also but you can get a brake spring tool cheap at your local auto parts express, Pep Boys, Sears & Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Wear safety glasses. A friend of mine was blinded in one eye using pliers to install a brake spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 There is a special tool but I usually pry them on with a big screwdriver. Hook the spring to the shoe, stick the screwdriver thru the end of the spring, put the screwdriver on the pin, pry the spring over until it slides down the screwdriver and onto the pin. There is a bit of a knack to it but once you get the hang of it you can put the spring on in 2 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Commodore Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Here are two brake tools that make this job easier.Brake spring toolBrake spring pliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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