[Spridgets] Siezed brake adjuster

[Marc]

The entire car is on stands, so it's a little difficult to jack up just 
one side now...

I haven't tried a torch, all I have is a propane one anyway. I did try a 
heat gun though... not quite the same, is it!

I have the proper adjuster wrench, but it's useless on a chewed up 
adjuster...

I always remove and clean the wedge and tappets, and reassemble with 
anti-seize.

Guess I'm gonna drain the diff and remove the backplate then!!!

Marc



Frank Clarici wrote:
> If you jack up the one side of the car a little, the diff fluid will 
> not leak out. Only a drop or 2 from the axle.
> It is a lot easier to work on them on the bench.
> Did you try a torch on the adjuster? Most of the time, that works.
> The 5/16 square adjuster wrench is a big help too.
> But I have had a pair of backplates where no amount of heat or 
> penetrating oil would help.
> Once you get it loose, neversieze it up. BTW it does not come out from 
> the back, to remove the adjuster you have to screw it through the back 
> plate into front (brake shoe side)