First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Thanks for the help guys. I wanted to see if I needed to do anything different before I mess something up. I soaked it in penetrating fluid (PB Blaster) and let it sit. It sounds like I'm on the right track, just need to keep working at it. Ronnie In a message dated 3/24/2008 8:41:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... its a tight fit. Not pressed fit. Start taping on it and use some penetrating oil on the back side of the backing plate were the stud goes into the spindle. You might be able to get vice grips on the lower section and turn. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/24/08 6:07 AM >>> 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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>
