ishan Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Im having some real problems trying to replace the brake shoes on my Manta axle. I've got everything back together but I cant seem to get the top spring that attaches the two shoes together back on. Is there a knack to doing this? The spring is very tense and I cant seem to get enough leverage on it. I've been trying and failing ALL morning! Advice very much appriciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 hi have you tried putting the springs on the shoes with them off the car ie assemble on the floor then put them in to place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishan Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've tried that method too, but then the shoes are too compressed meaning I cant get them located on the wheel cylinder pins. Am I not trying hard enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 This is how I refit mine. You need an old spring and a pair of Mole Grips. Hook one end of the old spring to the free end of the Manta spring and clamp the Mole Grips very tightly to the other end of the old spring. Pull like hell and use a large screwdriver (fingers NOT recommended!) to push the end of the Manta spring over the wire clip (or whatever it's called). Sometimes it's works first go, other times it takes a couple of attempts. Hopefully the photo/drawing will explain it a bit clearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Just refitted mine about 5 minutes ago (other side next!) I fitted everything together and got a pair of mole grips on the end of the spring, and pulled like hell! Got a bit of leverage off the actual hub too. When the end of the spring was caught I tapped it fully in with a screwdriver. Hate fitting shoes, always have always will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuviteer Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 As a matter of interest................How were these fitted at thje factory, as I'm sure they must have had an easier way !!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 As a matter of interest................How were these fitted at thje factory, as I'm sure they must have had an easier way !!?? Always wondered this myself! Having done both sides now, I still don't have much in the way of a handbrake. It holds the car on a hill with little bother but if I try to pull away with the handbrake still on there is very little resistance. Handbrake turns aren't easy either (always a good test!) Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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