2004 express van 8 lug parking brake shoe installation . I have removed and cleaned and replaced everything and now I want to install the 2 pins and spring clips to finish the install but there is no

Asked by Chighway Oct 07, 2013 at 08:31 PM about the 2004 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

No room to compress spring clips and hold them

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Chighway answered 10 years ago

Remove a stud and use the hole as access for your screw driver . Compress spring with screwdriver turn pin into locking position. Would be very easy if you could get your hand in there. It may take multiple attempts so be patient .( unlike me)

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Ronc258 answered 10 years ago

There should be a hole in the stud plate for access to the spring clips. How did you get the old ones out?

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Chighway answered 10 years ago

There is no hole on axle flange for access . I removed a stud and used that hole for access. It is not a friendly design. PITA but I'm sure I will never have to do it again. Multiple attempts and wear safety glasses as spring clip could fly out from under screwdriver.

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Chighway answered 10 years ago

When I disassembled old brake hardware I broke clips off. I always replace hardware with new for the few dollars it costs it is well worth it.

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