Brake Spring Removal

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Oct 4, 2022 | 07:53 PM

KK560

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Brake Spring Removal

I got a 61 F600 with the Eaton 2 speed and need to do brake work. I got the axle out and drum off, but not sure how to get the springs off. I got the adjusters backed off so they're not putting pressure on the shoes, but the springs are still tight. Is there something else I need to do?

Oct 4, 2022 | 08:03 PM

85e150

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No brake spring tool in the box?

https://www.harborfreight.com/drum-b...ece-63640.html

Go 25 seconds:

Eye protection, etc.

Oct 4, 2022 | 08:08 PM

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BE SURE you are taking pictures and noting positions etc. Getting them back together is more than half the fun.

Oct 4, 2022 | 10:20 PM

KK560

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 85e150

No brake spring tool in the box?

https://www.harborfreight.com/drum-b...ece-63640.html

Go 25 seconds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f7hpI5JvyE

Eye protection, etc.

My uncle gave me one of those but wasn't sure if it'd work with bigger springs like what I'm doing, but according to the video it looks like they might.