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Technical => Brakes Forum => Topic started by: James Buchan on July 30, 2003, 05:30:48 PM

Title: Cb Dropped Spindles
Post by: James Buchan on July 30, 2003, 05:30:48 PM

When I originally installed my dropped spindles I didn't remove any of my brake components from the backing plate. Now on reinstall I am finding that the spindle is getting in the way of my brake shoe keeper pins.. What's up with that? You have to remove the backing plate to do a brake job?

I also had clearance issues with the bolt for the cylinder...

Anyone have these problems and if so what did you do?

Title: Cb Dropped Spindles
Post by: Billyisgr8 on July 31, 2003, 12:29:12 AM

Take the Jetta to the race track instead as this fix is too time consuming.

Kevin

Title: Cb Dropped Spindles
Post by: James Buchan on July 31, 2003, 12:31:07 AM

I want to make sure I dont bend the fram horns :)

Title: Cb Dropped Spindles
Post by: red snapper on July 31, 2003, 07:29:59 AM

First of all you should get a qualified mechanic .

Title: Cb Dropped Spindles
Post by: James Buchan on July 31, 2003, 11:04:52 AM

Qualified.....so is that why your car still doesnt run right....how many years has it been?

Title: Cb Dropped Spindles
Post by: red snapper on July 31, 2003, 11:33:13 AM

Just you wait....

Title: Cb Dropped Spindles
Post by: James Buchan on July 31, 2003, 12:53:59 PM

So recieved a reply from CB about pins, the brainiac there by the name of kevin tearsely replied \"I do not understand why you removed the pins in the first place. Since you got them out and they will not go back unless you loosen the backing plate, you have no choice.\"

Well no shit!