Excursion e-brake shoe replacement

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Sep 8, 2008 | 10:48 PM

PatsPOS

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From: Portage Twp, PA

Excursion e-brake shoe replacement

I'm in the middle of replacing the parking brake shoes on my folks' X. I got one side done today...what a bugger THAT was! Before I started, I talked to my mechanic (who doesn't really see much of me anymore, unless I need an exhaust pipe bent or some rotors turned), and he told me the hub didn't have to come off to replace the shoes. Well, he was right, but I had a hell of a time getting everything removed and replaced!

So for those who might have done this job before, my question is this: is it quicker and easier to pull the axle and the hub to do this job? I should have a rain day tomorrow, so I'd like to tackle the other side on Wednesday with a little more knowledge (and maybe a spindle nut socket) than I have now. And if it IS easier, how much torque should the spindle nut be tightened to?

Thanks in advance...
Pat

Dec 6, 2008 | 09:37 AM

Brahms

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From: North Georgia

Don't know if you ever got an answer, and I assume you've long since finished, but the Haynes manual says leave the hubs in place. I concur. They never go back together right for me.

Dec 6, 2008 | 09:57 PM