First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... I used my impact wrench and had no problem getting the actual bolt out. My problem is the big pin or post on the inside/top of the backing plate that the brake shoes rest against and that the springs hook to. Should this part be free once the bolt is removed, is it threaded on or is it possibly a press fit? I cannot separate the spindle from the backing plate until I get this loose. I ran the top bolt partially in and hit it with a hammer to see if it would jar loose but had little to no luck. Ronnie In a message dated 3/23/2008 11:50:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... I did exactly the same about two weeks ago and had the same problem. My fix was soaking the bolt in penetrating oil followed by a 3 foot Pipe extension on my 3/4" ratchet - that did the trick and broke-loose The bolt. Hope it works for you. Ike 68 Coupe(s) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 1:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [FGF] Drum brakes First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... My '67 is completely apart and as I was disassembling my front brake assemblies I ran into a problem. I have drum brakes and cannot get the spindle separated from the backing plate. I have the entire drum and spindle assembly on the workbench so it is easy to work on and most everything came apart just fine. But....there is a large "pin", more than an inch in diameter, at the top bolt where the ends of the brake shoes meet. I cannot get this separated from the spindle. All of the bolts are removed and I have only managed to get this thing to move about 1/16th of an inch. Any suggestions? I would definitely like to upgrade to disc brakes but that will have to wait. It's one of those pesky budget thingys!! Thanks, Ronnie Tadlock No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 4:43 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store> **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
