Where does the spring washer go on drum brakes?
Where do they go, you ask? They go in the trash bin, right under the packaging for the disk brake conversion.
What are all the springs for on a drum brake system?
Next, let’s break down the parts you’re likely to see in your drum brake system. Keeping all of this mess together is a backing plate, which the brake shoes are fastened to by a series of springs. The springs also help the brake shoes return to their resting position.
What is the purpose of the return spring in the drum brake system?
The return spring is a drum brake component that is no less important because it functions to return the brake shoe to its original position before the brake lever or pedal pressure.
How do you remove brake shoe springs?
To remove them use the round, notched part of the brake spring pliers. Place the round part on the anchor pin (the nob that the springs are hooked to) and turn it until the notch catches the spring, and then twist and pull to remove the spring. Remove the retaining rings that hold the brake shoes in place.
Which brake shoe faces the front of the vehicle?
primary shoe
Brake shoes come in pairs and are usually bought in sets of four shoes — with two on each side. You may notice one shoe in the pair has friction material that’s slightly shorter than the other. This is the primary shoe and faces the front of the vehicle. The secondary shoe, with more friction material, faces the rear.
What are hold down springs?
Hold down springs include a nail which extends through apertures in the backing plate and the brake shoe, a coil spring circumscribing the nail, and a spring retainer slidable on the nail. The spring extends between the brake shoe web and the retainer. One hold down spring design is disclosed in U.S. Pat.
How do I release the pressure on my drum brakes?
Turn the adjuster screw to loosen the shoes.
- Locate the access hole on the outside of the brake drum.
- Turn the brake drum so that the access hole is aligned with the drum’s adjuster screw.
- Turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise until it comes to a halt.
- Pull the drum off of the wheel.
How do you compress springs on parking brake?
Start compressing the spring using the vice grips. Tie the zip-tie around the spring, but allow the ends of the spring to be exposed, allowing it to grab. Keep clamping the spring and tightening the zip-tie each time. Repeat until the spring is compressed enough to fit back onto the bracket.
How do you use a Eaton brake spring tool?
Spring Pliers for Eaton
- Lay spring flat on surface.
- Pick up the spring with the pliers.
- Be sure the spring is seated deep enough in the slot so it does not slip out.
- Insert one end in the proper hole of the brake shoe.
- Stretch the spring with pliers and install the other end.