Brakes almost done

See, this is the type of mechanical jargon I need to learn ;-) "8 brake springy holder thingies and cups" !!!

Susan

I had to go to the craftsman 3/4" breakerbar as I can almost twist the end off of the 1/2", but still I can't get my wheel nuts loose. I haven't extended the already 3 feet with extra pipe, but that'll be last resort before I cave. When I get around to doing my rears again, I'll just pop by my local 76 and flash $40 to the mechanic for a quicky impact wrench job to loosen 'em for me.

Exactly. You'll need to also become familiar with the veeblefetzer, the whatsit and the thingummy.

... being sure when you step on the brakes: Priceless!

Max

Well, if you were to ask my neighbor, he'd say I've found the "GOOD GOD" part often, as that seems to be what I've been screaming out every time I've been working on it. Especially when the bolt just absolutely won't come off !!!

Susan

veeblefetzer - alpine hat worn with lederhosen?

Tony

"Malcolm" wrote

It may be too late to suggest this .... but if you don't already have `em, you'll need a set of flare nut wrenches.

-- Scott

you'll need a set of flare nut wrenches.

Yup, too late. I kept seeing references to them in my manuals. I got by just fine with an 11mm open end wrench. I can see where the flare nut wrench may have been handy, but I didn't strip anything, break anything or round off anything.

Also, in the front anyway, I just loosened the brake hose from the frame fitting, then removed each wheel cylinder with the hose still attached. You can pull the entire thing out through the hole in the backing plate just fine.

...just a note on this. A high quality open wrench will beat the hell out of a cheap flare wrench in most cases. In other words, if you have a quality set of wrenches, and are considering buying a cheap flare wrench because you will seldom use it....don't bother. A quality flare wrench is a nice item to have on hand, the chep ones will flex and round off the fittings. Copious use of penetrating oil...such as PB Blaster, and prudent use of heat when necessary will usually persuade stubborn lines.

...Glad to hear you got by, just thought I'd add this for anybody following this thread that might be doing this job in the near future.

...Gareth