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parking brake tool

Posted: 6/8/14 1:50pm Message 1 of 8
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has anyone got instructions on how to  use the tool?.looks like a flat  blade screw drive,with a slot in centre


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Re: parking brake tool

Posted: 6/8/14 2:11pm Message 2 of 8
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Maybe these Youtube vids from Van Steele will help you. They're not the greatest. Parking brake assemblies are a PITA. 





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Re: parking brake tool

Posted: 6/8/14 2:18pm Message 3 of 8
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yep Sarge, just see them,thank god for youtube.lol




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Re: parking brake tool

Posted: 6/8/14 2:21pm Message 4 of 8
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next question can you do  parking brake shoes in situ????

or does hub need stripping out??




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Re: parking brake tool

Posted: 6/8/14 2:35pm Message 5 of 8
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.
Two words......Dental Floss.  Use it to compress the little springs that hold the shoes.  Thread or string will work too I guess.  Never used the "parking brake tool".  I thought that was the guy that designed them.  Wink


   

Re: parking brake tool

Posted: 6/9/14 5:15am Message 6 of 8
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agree with the designer.lol


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Re: parking brake tool

Posted: 6/9/14 11:42pm Message 7 of 8
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anyone done park brake shoes in situ?????????????????


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Re: parking brake tool

Posted: 6/10/14 2:50am Message 8 of 8
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I think the majority of us have done them " in place" . As opposed to removing the trailing arm completely or even just removing the hub. Big Al



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