C2 emergency brake

[frank mccracken]

Working on my '65 roadster I was able to somehow dis-attach my rear most emergency brake shoe hold down spring on the driver side. With the wheel spindle in place this is gonna be a job for small long fingers. The worst part is that you can't hold that pin in place from the back of the backing plate. Anyone have any tricks?

[Mike M.]

Re: C2 emergency brake

where you're going is doable without pulling the spindle. i've always wished for a tiney oriental with long and dexterious fingers but alas it just requires patience.good luck, mike

[frank mccracken]

Re: C2 emergency brake

Thanks Mike,
At this point I'm following the instuctions from this site.

http://www.rowleycorvette.com/corvette_repair.html

Now I'm waitin' for the silicone holding the pin to set over nite. I have a feeling that I'm going to want it set up as much as possible. Got the heat gun on low on the silicone now to get it happening.

[Tracy C.]

Gee Doc... why not just use Hemostats?? *NM*

[frank mccracken]

I don't understand the above statement but..

anyway, I got 'er done using the dental floss and silicone! Tough little job.

[Tracy C.]

Re: I don't understand the above statement but..

Frank,

Hemostats are used by Doctors during surgery for a number of things (to clamp off arteries, sew up opened wounds etc..)There are a number of sizes and shapes for different applications.

Think of them as a cross between needle nose pliers and vise grips.

I learned of their potential as a tool in the industry during a electronics class where we used them to secure small resistors and relays onto circuit boards as we soddered them in place.

I have a pair in my tool box and have used them to retrieve dropped screws in distributors and reach into tight spots to place small washers or clamp and hold things when I want them to stay until I can get the nut on.

This seemed like a good opportunity for them as well.

tc

[frank mccracken]

Re: I don't understand the above statement but..

Maybe I should check into them!

[Bruce Boatner]

Re: I don't understand the above statement but..

I recall a different use for "hemos" when I was in college. Thanks for sharing the intended uses--I always wondered.