brake assembly

[RAYSSUPERDELUX]

Hi Gents:

What's the correct sequence for assembling my '48 Lockheed brakes?
Do the hold down clips slide in last? The spring doesn't seem too
easy either-

Thanks, R Sullivan

[grovesmr]

On my 39 brakes I slid the shoes into the clips. I didn't need to remove them. They make tools for the spring but I just put one side in then used a good grip with some needle nose pliers to set the other side in. Regular pliers would probably work on the front but the rears you got to grip the spring under/around the ebrake levers. Vicegrips would make it easier I imagine if you're having trouble gripping the spring

[rich b]

I usually put the bottoms on the anchors, swing the shoes up into the clips, and use a vise grip on the spring.
A piece of tape make a good "third hand" to hold the first shoe in place while you install the second one.

[RAYSSUPERDELUX]

Thanks for the help. I now think I have to order new clips. After
sand blasting and painting the backing plates, The old clips do not
stay in during assembly-

[rich b]

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The clips are usually loose and won't stay in place until they bear against the shoe.