[Healeys] Drum Brake springs

[Bob Spidell]

Yup. Some variation of the following: 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2092195303P 

Some--not all--of these have a small 'scoop' at the end of one of the plier arms that can be used to prise out the hook-through-hole type or lever around the hook-around-stud type (don't recall which type Healeys have; hook-through-hole, I think). 

OTOH, IIRC, you can just pull the shoes straight out simultaneously; leaving the springs installed--if the spring ends are just the hooks-though-holes variety and you're strong enough. Installation is reverse of removal, etc. 


Bob 


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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 

----- Original Message -----

Folks, 

I feel stupid for asking such a basic question but is there a special 
tool or technique for removing the retaining springs on Healey front drums? 
Tried needle nose pliers but could not get enough twist to release them. 

John 
Roesle 
Shawnee, KS. 66227 
913-687-1654 
lostboys65 at yahoo.com