2008 Ford Escape Tools Does One Replace Brake Shoes Regards Springs

2008 FORD ESCAPE
100,000 MILES
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What tools does one use to replace brake shoes in regards to springs.
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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RANDICO
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Use a side cutter ,use it to grip the spring not cut it,
Mar 24, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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a pair of dikes will work a good idea is also a a long thin screwdriver of a brake spring tool--using the screwdriver you put the tip where you want the spring to end up.. connect one side of the spring into its position and with scrtewdriver in place put the hook end of spring on screwdriver shaft and pry up slidding spring down shaft and into position
Mar 24, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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