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[terry paget]

Has anyone found a satisfactory method of fitting Omega handbrake shoe steady springs? Over the years I have tried various techniques, but they are all hit and miss, and risk resulting in the spring pinging off across the garage floor and disappearing. I wonder what they do in the factory?

[b4ndit]

there is a tool available to hold the springs most motor factors will sell them

[Webby the Bear]

I commented on the previous thread regarding these springs. Do you/anyone have a pic of the spring in question cos at college we have 3 different tools for spring removal/fitment 

[Andy B]

I commented on the previous thread regarding these springs. Do you/anyone have a pic of the spring in question cos at college we have 3 different tools for spring removal/fitment 

The springs in the middle of the shoes .... they locate on the pin that pokes through from the back plate & have a dished washer with a slot in the middle that presses on the top of the spring



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-PAIR-OF-HANDBRAKE-SHOES-SPRINGS-/380195844518?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58857031a6

[Webby the Bear]

I commented on the previous thread regarding these springs. Do you/anyone have a pic of the spring in question cos at college we have 3 different tools for spring removal/fitment 

The springs in the middle of the shoes .... they locate on the pin that pokes through from the back plate & have a dished washer with a slot in the middle that presses on the top of the spring



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-PAIR-OF-HANDBRAKE-SHOES-SPRINGS-/380195844518?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58857031a6

 

Then this is the tool required...



 

[CaptainZok]

I've always used a small pair of pliers.

[Andy B]

I've always used a small pair of pliers.

I've never had need to remove a rear disc/drum so have never even seen a set of hand brake shoes, let alone removed them.   



But I've used pliers on other rear drums     

[CaptainZok]

It's just a standard rear shoe setup Andy, I'm sure you'll have done plenty in your time.

[Nick W]

I've always used a small pair of pliers.

Me too.
Although I have the tool pictured earlier, I've found it less effective than a pair of pliers and a combined twisting/pushing motion. Pliers with sharp teeth make a big difference.

[CaptainZok]

Thinking about it it's not that different to the rear drum setup on the FD Victor but without the hydraulic element. He says showing his age.

[flyer 0712]

this is the one to use..i have had this for 30 years and it does the job better than pliers...does cars and vans and is the bogs dollocks..ebay item number  250949162061           

[b4ndit]

try this one
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[Andy B]

It's just a standard rear shoe setup Andy, I'm sure you'll have done plenty in your time.

Loads, but never on my Senators or Omega ....... it's a parking brake.   

[Andy B]

.... He says showing his age.

You don't look it!       

[CaptainZok]

.... He says showing his age.

You don't look it!       

I used to do the brakes on my Dad's car when I was a kid.