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Old 07-14-2020, 07:19 PM   #7
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Default Re: Post war brakes question.

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Originally Posted by Mart View Post
I've never had any brake spring pliers, they are available on ebay, though, I'll get myself a pair.

I've not had a problem wrestling them into place, before, but I've normally been dealing with the 39 pattern. These later ones with the spring clips and these repro springs just seem such a stretch. I have a method that works, so I'm ok, I just wondered if the repro springs are stronger or shorter than they should be.

Thanks for the advice.

Mart.
Yes those springs are strong. Just did a front brake on the 46 pickup. With the right tool it is easy. Here is my old Craftsman plier. Plenty of leverage from the long handles.
John
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