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JZ 63
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 Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:34 am Post subject: Front brake springs 63 bug |
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Hi doing first brake job on the front of my 63, I purchased a new hardware kit, and installed it, but I didnt realize it had two different size springs that hold on the retaining caps, can anyone tell me if the larger one goes on top or bottom.
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retterath
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JZ 63
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Front brake springs 63 bug |
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| Dont see it addressed here, but thanks some good info. |
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rockerarm
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: Front brake springs 63 bug |
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Hi and WELCOME.
The larger/stronger spring will be near the wheel cylinder.
Hope this helps, Bill. |
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JZ 63
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Front brake springs 63 bug |
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Hi thanks, but it the small springs that go behind the retaining cups, they are top and bottom on the front brakes, one is a taller spring than the other, I didnt know that till it was too late had them all removed.
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rockerarm
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| Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:21 am Post subject: Re: Front brake springs 63 bug |
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Hi.
I'm now thinking you're referring to the coil shaped brake shoe hold down springs. If so, use the longer ones for '58-'77 fronts, as the shoe is wider than the '57 and earlier. Mind you the rear shoe is narrow and would use the shorter coil spring. I personally do not have the dimensions for the spring heights. You may have bought a "universal" kit that would fit '58-'67 cars, as these cars had the narrow brake shoe in the rear and the wider shoe in front.
Hope this helps, Bill. |
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JZ 63
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| Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Front brake springs 63 bug |
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| Yeah thats it, thanks for your help. |
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