[Spridgets] A couple more dumb questions...

[Bob Spruck]

Years ago I started using a retaining ring instead of the circlip and 
they worked fine until I came up with what I think is a much better 
solution.

I drill and tap a shallow hole in the cylinder and drill a hole in the 
brake backing plate next to the bleeder fitting and then lock-tite in an 
Allen head cap screw. The cylinder is therefore attached tightly to the 
plate and can't come loose as it would when a circlip or retaining ring 
springs off. Allen head works better than a hex or phillips. I did this 
on my race car years ago and have had no problems since. It was worth 
the effort and provides a big dose of peace of mind. Photos available if 
you like.

Since I replaced the entire rear end this past winter due to bad threads 
on the end, I have found it infinitely easier to install brakes shoes, 
cylinders, etc by removing the hub, installing the brakes, and then 
re-installing the hub. Only issue is that you need a  1 7/8" socket to 
do the job (wrenches won't work). Also a good opportunity to check the 
rear bearings for wear and torque the hub as tight as you can and use 
lock-tite or a tabbed washer (properly installed). Make sure you look at 
a photo or diagram (available from many internet sources) so that you 
get the direction of the springs right and the spring hooks in the 
correct holes. This is critical.

Bob


On 7/9/2015 8:06 PM, bmwwxman . via Spridgets wrote:
> Dear listers.....
>
> Trying to get the car back on its wheels and have run into a couple of 
> problems I can't figure out.  Thanks for the info on using a couple 
> long bolts to compress the springs.  Looks like that will solve that 
> problem.
>
> On the rear axle I am having two difficulties.
> 1.)  Am installing new wheel cylinders.  Is there some magic in 
> installing the circlip which holds the wheel cylinder in place?  Tired 
> of skinning my knuckles and tearing up the paint.  Also tired of 
> throwing things across the garage in frustration.
>
> 2.)  I've tried everything I know to get the new brake shoes and 
> springs installed. Everything except a pound of C-4 that is....  
> What's the secret?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
>
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
>
> The lone Spridget in Dodge City, KS.
>
>
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