I've read the big topic about the common failure caused by the brake shoes delaminating, and the guide on how to do all the work. I've also got a Haynes manual. But I'm struggling to fit my new shoes back on. This is on a Ph2 V70 T5.
To be fair I only had a brief attempt as I got called back in doors half way through. But it seems a real faff trying to get the springs back on, so I'm wondering if there are any tricks or perferred ways to go about this. I've done it in the order that Haynes described. So I'm trying to fit the thicker spring (next to the expander) first. I did briefly try putting the thinner spring on the other side on first, but still seems tricky. Is it really a case of using brute force with pliers to stretch the spring between the shoes (which is bloody difficult without a 3rd hand)? Or am I doing something wrong?
I did wonder if it's worth putting the retaining springs in first so at least the shoes will stay in place while I tackle the other springs. Sounds logical, but I just didn't try it at the time as I was following the Haynes instructions.
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