1997 Chevy Lumina REAR BRAKES DRUM

Tiny
DANIEL JENKINS
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
Brakes problem
1997 Chevy Lumina Front Wheel Drive

REAR DRUM BRAKES. HORSE SHOE TYPE ROD THAT HOLDS BRAKES. CAN NOT GET BACK ON.
Saturday, August 21st, 2010 AT 9:51 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Either buy or make a tool with a screwdriver handle and a strong hook on the end. Hook in one side of the "U" holder and grab the other side with the hook and just use the tool to pull the retainer back into it's hole. I bought a little tool that was designed for pulling headlamp springs.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010 AT 10:15 PM

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