Hi all: Just a little hint that will save headachs later, is to use
anti-sieze on the adjuster threads, sure makes it easier to adjust
later. Bill 66&67spls in NM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelly Brown" <brown4@cdsnet.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 4:45 PM
Subject: rear brake shoe springs
> I have not kept up with the mail I have been getting from the group.
> Too busy working on my roadster. I have a question for the group
> regarding rear brake shoe retainer springs. I want to change the
shoes,
> and I am not sure if they were put on right to start with. The
shoes
> have two springs to the inboard side of the shoes. One spring is a
> solid spring for the whole length and the other spring has a section
of
> straight wire in the middle. Does the spring with the straight
section
> go up by the adjuster or down by the wheel cylinder? Also do the
> springs go on the inboard or outboard side of the brake shoes? My
> apologies if this topic has already been covered by the group.
>
> Thanks for any advice
> Kelly Brown
> Medford, Or
> 1967 1600
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