Thread: It was only a matter of time

The top spring should be at the back of the shoes.

DSCN2130 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

I think there's enough clearance with it at the front but pulling from the back tips the shoes against the steadies on the backplate.


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

The top spring should be at the back of the shoes.

DSCN2130 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

I think there's enough clearance with it at the front but pulling from the back tips the shoes against the steadies on the backplate.


Colin

Yep. I didnt see that either, good spotting Colin, I must be slipping. The springs hold the shoes against the backing plate. If they are fitted the wrong way the shoes will be pulling outwards and wearing on the edges, and causing braking problems.

Cheers Rod

Thanks gents. I put them back on the same way i took them off. Ill get that fixed up and back on tonight

I’ve got a funny feeling I need to check mine too. Thinking from the pic I’ve got of them, they’re around the wrong way too

Originally Posted by Chops

I’ve got a funny feeling I need to check mine too. Thinking from the pic I’ve got of them, they’re around the wrong way too

Nothing to see here.... move along...

First one done

Originally Posted by Nick6273

First one done

Not much grease on those bearings. Lock tab not bent over either. Or is the pic just for show??

Cheers Rod

Originally Posted by 67hardtop

Not much grease on those bearings. Lock tab not bent over either. Or is the pic just for show??

Cheers Rod

The pic was just for show. Ive since packed the bearings with grease and fixed the tab on the washer.