Bugeye rear brake springs???????

[paulsherman]

HELP: Is there a trick used to install the brake springs on my 1960 Bugeye? I have pushed, pulled, shoved hammered and you name it, still no luck. I was even thing of attaching a "come along" (not really). Everything is new except the springs. The lower spring is really a PITA. After coming in from my shop, just a bit ago, I even had a problem getting the cork out of my "medicine bottle". But I figured that out:highly_amused:.

Anything will help.

Thank You

 

[HealeyRick]

What works for me is to install the springs first with the brake shoes not fully engaged in the end points. Then I lever the shoes into place.

 

[Bayless]

That usually works for me too.

 

[nomad]

It's been a while but I think the two answers you have are the way I've done it. Local auto parts stores probably have a special brake tool that has always come in handy for me on tricky brakes. Was a real battle sometimes before I bought that tool.

Kurt.

 

[zlppy]

x2 on brake pliers

 

[paulsherman]

Everything is going fine, thanks to all the help from you folks. One side done and now the other.

Thank you